- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gray, GA
Gray Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gray Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130315001277
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gray · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gray Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gray, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Gray Elementary School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 130315001277 · Gray, GA Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 13.5:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jones County High School (1,614 students)
Gray Elementary School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gray 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
- Dames Ferry El 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
- This school 512
Gray Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Gray Elementary School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gray Elementary School compares
Gray 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 30.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Gray Elementary School is more 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 Gray Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dames Ferry Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Station Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattie Wells Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gray Elementary School
How many students attend Gray Elementary School?
Gray Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gray, GA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Gray Elementary School?
66.4% of students at Gray Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gray Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gray Elementary School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Gray, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray Elementary School?
Gray Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Gray Elementary School rank among schools in Gray?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Elementary School ranks #3 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 Gray Elementary School, Jones County also operates Jones County High School (1,614 students), Dames Ferry Elementary School (613 students), and Gray Station Middle School (609 students). See the Jones County district page for the complete list.