Colham Ferry Elementary School

191 Colham Ferry Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colham Ferry Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5% in GA
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Colham Ferry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Colham Ferry Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Colham Ferry Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colham Ferry Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#62 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
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75%
36%
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68%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
1%
36%
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White
88%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colham Ferry Elementary School's ranking?
Colham Ferry Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Colham Ferry Elementary School often compared to?
Colham Ferry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oconee County Primary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School, Oconee County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Colham Ferry Elementary School?
564 students attend Colham Ferry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Colham Ferry Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colham Ferry Elementary School?
Colham Ferry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colham Ferry Elementary School offer ?
Colham Ferry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Colham Ferry Elementary School part of?
Colham Ferry Elementary School is part of Oconee County School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Students / Teachers Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
OCS Closed - Spring Break
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School 1/2 day
May 17, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School!
August 07, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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