Colham Ferry Elementary School
Tel:
(706)769-7764
- Colham Ferry Elementary School serves 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Colham Ferry Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Colham Ferry Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Colham Ferry Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 553 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Colham Ferry Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Colham Ferry Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #155 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 16% |
| Black | 2% | 37% |
| White | 85% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oconee County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Oconee County Middle School (2.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Watkinsville Oconee County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,147 student
2.4 miles
2721 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706)769-6655 2.4 9-12 1,147 - Watkinsville Oconee County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 845 students
2.4 miles
1101 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706)769-3575 2.4 6-8 845 - Watkinsville Oconee County Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 455 students
2.6 miles
2230 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706)769-7791 2.6 3-5 455 - Watkinsville Oconee County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 432 students
2.6 miles
2290 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706)769-7941 2.6 PK-2 432 - Bogart Rocky Branch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 760 students
3.1 miles
5250 Hog Mountain Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706)769-3235 3.1 K-5 760
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