DAMES FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dames Ferry Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jones County school district, located in Gray, GA with about 647 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Dames Ferry Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dames Ferry Elementary School is a public school located in Gray, Georgia, serving students within the Jones County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. It serves a diverse student body ranging from prekindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on building strong foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, staff, and families work together to ensure student success. In addition to its rigorous academic curriculum, Dames Ferry Elementary places a high value on nurturing the social and emotional well-being of its students. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining an active parent-teacher organization, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors and personal growth.
For more information, contact Dames Ferry Elementary School at (478) 986-2023 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2023
DAMES FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gray, GA with about 647 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jones County
- Total Students:
- 647
- Teachers:
- 42.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 647 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DAMES FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.