- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gray, GA
Dames Ferry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dames Ferry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130315002272
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dames Ferry Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gray · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dames Ferry Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dames Ferry Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gray, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Dames Ferry Elementary School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130315002272 · Gray, GA Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 15.7:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jones County High School (1,614 students)
Dames Ferry Elementary School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dames Ferry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jones County H
Jones County High School
1,614 students
- This school 613
Dames Ferry Elementary School
613 students
- Gray Station M 609
Gray Station Middle School
609 students
- Turner Woods E 590
Turner Woods Elementary School
590 students
- Mattie Wells E 584
Mattie Wells Elementary School
584 students
- Gray Elementar 512
Gray Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Dames Ferry Elementary School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dames Ferry Elementary School compares
Dames 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,846
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 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Dames Ferry Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jones County reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dames Ferry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Station Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turner Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mattie Wells Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dames Ferry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Gray
2 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 (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dames Ferry Elementary School
How many students attend Dames Ferry Elementary School?
Dames Ferry Elementary School has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gray, GA. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dames Ferry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dames Ferry Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dames Ferry Elementary School?
38.5% of students at Dames Ferry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dames Ferry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dames Ferry Elementary School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Gray, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dames Ferry Elementary School?
Dames Ferry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dames Ferry Elementary School rank among schools in Gray?
By Resource Investment Index, Dames Ferry Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gray, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gray on the city page.
What other schools are in Jones County?
Besides Dames Ferry Elementary School, Jones County also operates Jones County High School (1,614 students), Gray Station Middle School (609 students), and Turner Woods Elementary School (590 students). See the Jones County district page for the complete list.