Enrollment
587
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colham Ferry Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colham Ferry Elementary School
Colham Ferry Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Watkinsville, Georgia, enrolling 587 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Georgia average.
With 587 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 587 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Watkinsville's public schools, it stands alongside Oconee County Primary School (404 students): Colham Ferry Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.2:1 vs 10.6:1).
Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students) and Oconee County High School (1,313 students) alongside Colham Ferry Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colham Ferry Elementary School compares
Colham Ferry Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconee County, which includes Colham Ferry Elementary School.
$11,221
Per student
-19%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 44.3%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Colham Ferry Elementary School a good school?
Colham Ferry Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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