Enrollment
590
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gray, GA
Turner Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Turner Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130315004018
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Woods Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Gray · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner Woods Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Woods Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gray, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner Woods Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner Woods Elementary School
Turner Woods Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gray, Georgia, enrolling 590 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 590 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 400 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Gray's public schools, it stands alongside Dames Ferry Elementary School (613 students): Turner Woods Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 15.7:1).
Jones County also operates Jones County High School (1,614 students) and Dames Ferry Elementary School (613 students) alongside Turner Woods 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 Turner Woods Elementary School compares
Turner Woods 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$12,570
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 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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 78.1%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Turner Woods 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 Jones County, which includes Turner Woods Elementary School.
$12,570
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 55.8%
Federal 14.5%
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 Turner Woods 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 |
| Dames Ferry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Station Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Turner Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
- 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.
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 (~590 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Turner Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Turner Woods Elementary School?
Turner Woods Elementary School has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gray, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Woods Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner Woods Elementary School?
41.1% of students at Turner Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Turner Woods Elementary School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Gray, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Woods Elementary School?
Turner Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Turner Woods Elementary School rank among schools in Gray?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Woods Elementary School ranks #1 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.
Is Turner Woods Elementary School a good school?
Turner Woods Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Jones County?
Besides Turner Woods 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.
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