TURNER WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Turner Woods Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jones County school district, located in Gray, GA with about 626 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 38 teachers, Turner Woods Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Turner Woods Elementary School, located in Gray, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jones County School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves a diverse student body from the surrounding community, focusing on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while preparing children for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, which is characteristic of the Jones County area. Like other schools in the district, Turner Woods utilizes a standard Georgia-aligned curriculum and incorporates modern instructional practices to meet the needs of its learners. By prioritizing parent-teacher collaboration and offering a variety of extracurricular activities or enrichment programs, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Turner Woods Elementary School at (478) 986-2222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.