Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

1925 Kratha Dr
Augusta, GA 30906

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School is a public school located in Augusta, Georgia, serving students within the Richmond County School System. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, including literacy, mathematics, and science. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging personal growth and the development of essential social skills.

In addition to its academic core, Wilkinson Gardens Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school frequently implements programs designed to bolster student achievement and social-emotional well-being, often utilizing partnerships with local organizations and parental involvement to create a holistic educational experience. Through a dedicated staff and a focus on equity and excellence, the school strives to provide its students with the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

466

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	19
Black	419
Two or More	17

Black
419 (89.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.1 %)
Two or More
17 (3.6 %)
White
11 (2.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)737-7219
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	237	50.9%
Male	229	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)