- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watkinsville, GA
Colham Ferry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colham Ferry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130396001465
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colham Ferry Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Watkinsville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Colham Ferry Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colham Ferry Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Watkinsville, GA.
School address
District: Oconee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130396001465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Colham Ferry Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130396001465 · Watkinsville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 12.2:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Oconee High School (1,432 students)
Colham Ferry Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Colham Ferry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Oconee H
North Oconee High School
1,432 students
- Oconee County
Oconee County High School
1,313 students
- Oconee County
Oconee County Middle School
940 students
- Rocky Branch E
Rocky Branch Elementary School
599 students
- Malcom Bridge
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
591 students
- This school
Colham Ferry Elementary School
587 students
What this shows Colham Ferry Elementary School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colham Ferry Elementary School compares
Colham Ferry Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 81% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Georgia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Colham Ferry Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee County reports $11,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colham Ferry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oconee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oconee County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colham Ferry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Watkinsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Colham Ferry Elementary School
How many students attend Colham Ferry Elementary School?
Colham Ferry Elementary School has 587 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watkinsville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colham Ferry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colham Ferry Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colham Ferry Elementary School?
11.8% of students at Colham Ferry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colham Ferry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colham Ferry Elementary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Watkinsville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colham Ferry Elementary School?
Colham Ferry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colham Ferry Elementary School rank among public schools in Watkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Colham Ferry Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Watkinsville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Watkinsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Oconee County?
Besides Colham Ferry Elementary School, Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students), Oconee County High School (1,313 students), and Oconee County Middle School (940 students). See the Oconee County district page for the complete list.