Ellis Elementary School vs. Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts
Should you attend Ellis Elementary School or Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ellis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ellis Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
419 students
770 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
67 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1041 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#322 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
20
Kindergarten Students
50
63
Grade 1 Students
50
63
Grade 2 Students
48
63
Grade 3 Students
49
63
Grade 4 Students
48
89
Grade 5 Students
41
92
Grade 6 Students
33
110
Grade 7 Students
30
107
Grade 8 Students
30
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
32%
51%
% White
49%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%