Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School, located in Woodbine, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving students in Camden County. As part of the Camden County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment for children in the local community. The school prides itself on fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure that each child has the resources necessary to succeed in their formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary is known for cultivating a tight-knit school culture that reflects the values of the surrounding Woodbine area. By focusing on individualized instruction and holistic student well-being, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. With its focus on community engagement and academic excellence, the institution serves as a central hub for learning and development within the region.

452

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	40
Black	122
Asian	1
Two or More	53

White
236 (52.2 %)
Black
122 (27.0 %)
Two or More
53 (11.7 %)
Hispanic
40 (8.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Camden County
Phone:	(912)576-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 33

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 61