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Gaines Elementary School

Athens, Georgia · Grades PreK to 5 · Clarke County

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About Gaines Elementary School

Gaines Elementary School is a public school in Athens, Georgia, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 568 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Athens. There are about 11.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (50.1 teachers in all). It is one of 21 schools in Clarke County. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Clarke County. Families comparing options will find 17 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address900 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605
Phone(706) 357-5333
School districtClarke County
GradesPreK to 5
Students (2024-25)568
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)50.1
Students per teacher11.3
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, midsize, Clarke County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 130117000455). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Gaines Elementary School serve?

Gaines Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Gaines Elementary School?

Gaines Elementary School reported 568 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaines Elementary School?

About 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 568 students and 50.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Gaines Elementary School a public or charter school?

Gaines Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Gaines Elementary School in?

Gaines Elementary School is part of Clarke County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ga/clarke-county/

Where is Gaines Elementary School located?

Gaines Elementary School is at 900 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605. The phone number is (706) 357-5333.

How many other schools are near Gaines Elementary School?

There are 17 other schools within 5 miles of Gaines Elementary School in our directory.

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