Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts vs. Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Should you attend Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts or Jacob G. Smith Elementary School? 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
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
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
770 students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#260 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
27
Kindergarten Students
63
60
Grade 1 Students
63
73
Grade 2 Students
63
76
Grade 3 Students
63
83
Grade 4 Students
89
71
Grade 5 Students
92
76
Grade 6 Students
110
-
Grade 7 Students
107
-
Grade 8 Students
100
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
51%
45%
% White
25%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%