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#1958 of 2,268 schools in GA

Goshen Elementary School

Elementary School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA

A Richmond County elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4040 Old Waynesboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30906

  • Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$13,883
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Goshen Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 60 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
18%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

73.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Goshen 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,159

Median home value

$115,000

Median rent

$1,051/mo

College educated

12.2%

Homeownership

52.6%

Poverty rate

24.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gracewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–52.5 mi441Compare →
Tobacco Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–53.9 mi431Compare →
Richmond Hill K-8Enrollment path unverified6.5PK–84.5 mi1,159Compare →
Diamond Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–54.7 mi544Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Richmond County

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#23 of 50
District spending per student
$13,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Goshen Elementary School is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Goshen Elementary School

Goshen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,958 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goshen Elementary School

What grades does Goshen Elementary School serve?

Goshen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Goshen Elementary School?

Goshen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Goshen Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goshen Elementary School rank in GA?

Goshen Elementary School ranks #1,958 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Goshen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Goshen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Goshen Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goshen Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Goshen Elementary School a charter school?

No, Goshen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Goshen Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Goshen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goshen Elementary School?

73.1% of students at Goshen 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
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
Area population (ZIP 30906)
61,415
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
34.1
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 30906; 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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