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Gaines Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Athens, Georgia|Clarke County
Athens, GA 30605
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Upcoming Events
Oct
28
Wed
EHS East and West Curriculum Breakfast/PACTBreakDistrict-wide
Nov
3
Tue
Student Holiday, Election DayHolidayDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Nov
12
Thu
Pre-K Grandparents' Thanksgiving Luncheon 🦃- ELC EastHolidayDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Nov
18
Wed
Holiday PicturesHolidayDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Nov
18
Wed
National Education Support Professionals DayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Nov
20
Fri
Annual Thanksgiving LuncheonHolidayDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
545
Student:Teacher
11.1:1
Locale
Urban
District
Clarke CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
100.0%
Phone
(706)357-5333School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
6-9%
Math Proficiency
6-9%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
32 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Better than average in GATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
914
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
51.5
96% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.38999999
Social Workers
0.56999999
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.30000001
Security Staff
0.050000001
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,012
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$12,235
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$23,458
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 17%State 28%Local 55%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
39.9%
Below 150% poverty line
5.8%
Unemployment rate
12.5%
Uninsured residents
9.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
2,146
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,993
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
728 (37%)
Autism
304 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
228 (11%)
Intellectual Disability
197 (10%)
Speech/Language Impairment
183 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
121 (6%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
568
Current enrollment
Stable(+3% 5yr)Coming Up
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
EHS East and West Curriculum Breakfast/PACT
BreakTue, Nov 3, 2026
Student Holiday, Election Day
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
HolidayThu, Nov 12, 2026
Pre-K Grandparents' Thanksgiving Luncheon 🦃- ELC East
No outside food will be allowed.Lunch: $5.50
HolidayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Clarke County. Gaines Elementary School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Costa Rica Spring Break Trip Info SessionDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans. |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Schools and Offices Closed (Labor Day)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | 2nd Grade Parent BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for date, time, and location details. |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | 5th Grade Parent BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the breakfast event notice for time, location, and registration details. |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Early Dismissal - for Parent-Teacher conferencesDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | No School, Parent-Teacher conferencesDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | CCSD Teacher Planning Day/Conferences (Student Holiday - No school for students)District-wide |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Fall BreakDistrict-wide Fall Break - Clarke County School District
Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Fall Break - School HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Student/staff holidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Staff and Student Holiday District-wide Review the school calendar for holiday dates and any schedule changes. |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Fall Break - School HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | HS East and West Curriculum Breakfast/PACTDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Interim Testing Begins at BHLDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | 3rd Grade Parent BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for event date and time. |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | EHS East and West Curriculum Breakfast/PACTDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Student Holiday, Election DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Pre-K Grandparents' Thanksgiving Luncheon 🦃- ELC EastDistrict-wide No outside food will be allowed.Lunch: $5.50 |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Holiday PicturesDistrict-wide Check the picture day notice for dates, times and ordering information. |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | National Education Support Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Annual Thanksgiving LuncheonDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | Thanksgiving breakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Clarke County School District
Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Avanza MID AssessmentDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | iReady AssessmentDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Avanza MID AssessmentDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Holiday Sing A LongDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Early Release for High Schools ONLYDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | WOW Holiday SpectacularDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | CCSD Student/Staff Holiday - No school for studentsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break (Student & Staff Holiday)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break ContinuedDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | CCSD Student/Staff Holiday - No school for studentsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | 2nd Grade Parent BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for date, time, and location details. |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | 3rd Grade Parent BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for event date and time. |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | 5th Grade Parent BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the breakfast event notice for time, location, and registration details. |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | 4th Grade Parent BreakfastDistrict-wide Review the school notice for breakfast date, time and any required reservations. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Professional Learning Day/Student HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Teacher Planning DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the full planning day schedule. |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | First Grade Parent BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and registration information. |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Parent Teacher Conference WeekDistrict-wide Review the conference schedule for sign-up and available time slots. |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | CCSD Early Release for all CCSD SchoolsDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | CCSD Teacher Planning Day/Conferences (Student Holiday - No school for students)District-wide |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Staff and Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday dates and any schedule changes. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Kinder Parent BreakfastDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Apr 3, 2027 | Spring breakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Spring Break; National Assistant Principals WeekDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans. |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Student/Staff HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Paraprofessionals Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | 5th Grade Parent Breakfast- Transition to middle schoolDistrict-wide |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 | Administrative Professionals WeekDistrict-wide Check the district notice for Administrative Professionals Week recognition details. |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Spring Semester Final Exams (Students dismissed at 12:45 pm)District-wide Check the exam schedule for testing dates and dismissal details. |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | Milestones TestingDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | Milestones TestingDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Adaptive Parent BreakfastDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates. |
Showing 58 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaines Elementary School
Enrollment at Gaines Elementary School stands at 545 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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