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#1921 of 2,268 schools in GA

Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

Elementary School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA

A Richmond County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1925 Kratha Dr, Augusta, GA 30906

  • Math 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$13,883
Chronic Absenteeism38.7%

Students at Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency15%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
11%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
7%
ELA
6%
2019
Math
7%
ELA
6%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wilkinson Gardens 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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
Jenkins-white Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.6 mi434Compare →
Monte Sano Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–51.7 mi383Compare →
Alleluia Community SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–121.9 mi121Compare →
Walker Traditional Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–51.9 mi672Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Richmond County

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#22 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

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

About Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,921 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

What grades does Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School?

Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School rank in GA?

Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School ranks #1,921 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Wilkinson Gardens 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
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.7%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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