Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle
763 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
763
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 408 |
| Hispanic | 167 |
| Black | 137 |
| Two or More | 44 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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White408 (53.5 %)
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Hispanic167 (21.9 %)
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Black137 (18.0 %)
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Two or More44 (5.8 %)
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Pacific Islander6 (0.8 %)
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American Indian1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Laurens 55 |
| Phone: | (864)876-2131 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 763 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 57.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
63
Kindergarten
105
Grade 1
93
Grade 2
72
Grade 3
76
Grade 4
65
Grade 5
66
Grade 6
74
Grade 7
68
Grade 8
81
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 63 |
| Kindergarten | 105 |
| Grade 1 | 93 |
| Grade 2 | 72 |
| Grade 3 | 76 |
| Grade 4 | 65 |
| Grade 5 | 66 |
| Grade 6 | 74 |
| Grade 7 | 68 |
| Grade 8 | 81 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 361 | 47.3% |
| Male | 402 | 52.7% |
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