Colham Ferry Elementary School
Tel:
(706)769-7764
- Colham Ferry Elementary School serves 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Colham Ferry Elementary School's student population of 548 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 548 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Colham Ferry Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Colham Ferry Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #165 out of 2,174 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 2% | 37% |
| White | 88% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oconee County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Colham Ferry Elementary School is Oconee County High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Oconee County Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oconee County Middle School (2.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Watkinsville Oconee County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1158 students
2.4 miles
2721 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706)769-6655 2.4 9-12 1158 - Watkinsville Oconee County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 840 students
2.4 miles
1101 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706)769-3575 2.4 6-8 840 - Watkinsville Oconee County Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 423 students
2.6 miles
2230 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706)769-7791 2.6 3-5 423 - Watkinsville Oconee County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 417 students
2.6 miles
2290 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706)769-7941 2.6 PK-2 417 - Watkinsville Rocky Branch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 753 students
3.1 miles
5250 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706)769-3235 3.1 K-5 753
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