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#1672 of 2,268 schools in GA
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School
Elementary School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
897 Welch St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
- Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles L. Gideons Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles L. Gideons Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,542
Median home value
$295,800
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul L. Dunbar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Finch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Barack and Michelle Obama AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #60 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles L. Gideons Elementary School
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,672 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles L. Gideons Elementary School
What grades does Charles L. Gideons Elementary School serve?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Charles L. Gideons Elementary School?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles L. Gideons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles L. Gideons Elementary School rank in GA?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School ranks #1,672 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Charles L. Gideons Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Charles L. Gideons Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles L. Gideons Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Charles L. Gideons Elementary School a charter school?
No, Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles L. Gideons Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles L. Gideons Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Charles L. Gideons Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.2%
- Phone
- (404) 802-7700
- Area population (ZIP 30310)
- 25,334
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30310; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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