Dames Ferry Elementary School
Dames Ferry Elementary School serves 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dames Ferry Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Dames Ferry Elementary School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 647 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dames Ferry Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dames Ferry Elementary School is 0.37, 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 Testing Rank | #605 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 14% | 37% |
| White | 78% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jones County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dames Ferry Elementary School is Jones County High School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gray Station Middle School (4.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gray Elementary School (4.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gray Gray Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 604 students10
4.2 miles
365 Ga Highway 18 E
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-6295 4.2 PK-5 604 - Gray Jones County High School Math: 29% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,555 student10
4.2 miles
339 Railroad St
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-5444 4.2 9-12 1,555 - Gray Turner Woods Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 626 students10
4.4 miles
144 Willie L Fluellen Dr
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2222 4.4 PK-5 626 - Gray Gray Station Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 682 students10
4.5 miles
324 Ga Highway 18 E
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2090 4.5 6-8 682 - Macon Clifton Ridge Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 602 students10
7.5 miles
169 Dusty Ln
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182 7.5 6-8 602
School Reviews
| 5 Dames Ferry or DFE is a wonderful school with wonderful teachers and school they have a lot of new stuff this year like their DFE cheerleaders ,their choirs,and their drama club. i suggest if your in the jones county subdavision i would suggest Dames Ferry Elementary. - Posted by Student/Alumni - georg |
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