- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Turner Woods Elementary School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.4 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130315004018 · Gray, GA Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 15.1:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jones County High School (1,614 students)
Turner Woods Elementary School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.4 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Turner Woods 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
- This school 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 Turner Woods Elementary School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner Woods Elementary School compares
Turner Woods 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,846
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 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.
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
District finance for Jones County reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~590 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.