Gentian Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Georgia 31907 · Muscogee County
#874 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#38927 of 50,301 nationally
About Gentian Elementary School
Gentian Elementary School is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Muscogee County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 442 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 874th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 442.
There are 48 schools in Columbus; Gentian Elementary School ranks 16th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gentian Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gentian Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Reese Road Leadership Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 1.7 km away
Hardaway High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students · 2.0 km away
Richards Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students · 2.2 km away
Clubview Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students · 2.3 km away
Allen Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students · 3.2 km away
Fort Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students · 3.3 km away
Rainey McCullers School of the Arts
Columbus · Public high · Grades 6–12
420 students · 3.5 km away
Arnold Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
582 students · 3.5 km away
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students · 3.6 km away
Rigdon Road Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Dunwoody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
West Fannin Elementary School
Blue Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Colbert Elementary School
Colbert · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
Unity Elementary School (PK-5)
Luthersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Odum Elementary School
Odum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
Nahunta Primary School
Nahunta · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
440 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gentian Elementary School a good school?
Gentian Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 29.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #874 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gentian Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Gentian Elementary School ranks #874 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #38927 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gentian Elementary School?
Gentian Elementary School had 442 students in 2025.
Is Gentian Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Gentian Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gentian Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gentian Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.