GRAY COURT-OWINGS ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Laurens 55 school district, located in Gray Court, SC with about 789 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 50 teachers, Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle 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.

Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle School is a public school located in the rural community of Gray Court, South Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Laurens County School District 55, the school is designed to bridge the transition between early childhood education and high school preparation. It functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of students across a wide developmental spectrum.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and character development. By housing both elementary and middle school students under one roof, Gray Court-Owings is able to implement a cohesive instructional approach that prepares younger students for the rigors of middle school, while providing middle schoolers with opportunities for mentorship and leadership. The staff focuses on building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students are well-equipped with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in their future high school careers.

For more information, contact Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle at (864) 876-2131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9210 Highway 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
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GRAY COURT-OWINGS ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gray Court, SC with about 789 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Laurens 55
Total Students:
789
Teachers:
50.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 789 students

White
57.4%
Black or African American
22.8%
Hispanic/Latino
16.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
Asian
0.3%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.