Colham Ferry Elementary School

Summary:

Colham Ferry Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school located in Watkinsville, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 609 students. The school is part of the Oconee County School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Colham Ferry Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking of 77 out of 1,248 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance consistently outpaces the state and county averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly higher than the state's. For example, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 75.4%, compared to the state average of 41.7%. Additionally, Colham Ferry has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.71% to 14.12% over the past three school years, which is much lower than the nearby Clarke County schools.

The school's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 13.4 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is comparable to the other Oconee County elementary schools. This combination of academic excellence, favorable demographics, and efficient resource allocation has allowed Colham Ferry Elementary School to maintain its status as a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

191 Colham Ferry Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677

(706) 769-7764

District: Oconee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,935

Students who attend Colham Ferry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oconee County Middle School
High:	Oconee County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 598

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colham Ferry Elementary School ranks better than 93.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Oconee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colham Ferry Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 2^nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Oconee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Colham Ferry Elementary School employs 49.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colham Ferry Elementary School is $9,935. 4 elementary schools in the Oconee County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Colham Ferry Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Oconee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconee County 2^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Colham Ferry Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	69.53	368^th	1101	66.6%
2007	78.31	202^nd	1125	82.0%
2008	78.49	184^th	1134	83.8%
2009	78.62	189^th	1133	83.3%
2010	80.34	183^rd	1183	84.5%
2011	80.38	196^th	1212	83.8%
2012	70.12	385^th	1201	67.9%
2013	73.85	319^th	1225	74.0%
2014	77.25	247^th	1231	79.9%
2015	87.91	127^th	1240	89.8%
2016	91.58	93^rd	1233	92.5%
2017	91.55	96^th	1205	92.0%
2018	91.33	95^th	1209	92.1%
2019	92.48	93^rd	1234	92.5%
2021	96.35	50^th	1214	95.9%
2022	96.88	45^th	1244	96.4%
2023	94.82	75^th	1242	94.0%
2024	94.34	77^th	1248	93.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Colham Ferry Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	680	680
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	823	823
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	884	884
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	599	599
1994	609	57	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
1995	699	36	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
1996	699	36	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
1997	613	35	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
1998	600	36	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	650
1999	596	46	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	657
2000	608	44	7	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	672
2001	622	45	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	683
2002	496	28	7	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	549
2003	496	28	7	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	549
2004	474	25	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
2005	470	21	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	11	525
2006	476	21	8	18	0	n/a	n/a	11	534
2007	496	21	7	21	0	n/a	n/a	17	562
2008	536	27	7	22	0	n/a	n/a	17	609
2009	512	31	6	25	1	n/a	n/a	15	590
2010	446	18	8	20	1	0	11	0	504
2011	442	15	6	25	1	0	14	0	503
2012	450	13	9	22	0	0	13	0	507
2013	468	15	9	22	0	0	13	0	527
2014	452	14	9	21	0	0	18	0	514
2015	446	16	10	25	0	0	16	0	513
2016	462	17	13	21	0	0	17	0	530
2017	478	16	13	25	0	0	16	0	548
2018	469	15	20	32	0	0	17	0	553
2019	481	16	24	34	0	0	19	0	574
2020	490	13	18	37	0	0	17	0	575
2021	472	7	22	28	0	0	14	0	543
2022	496	7	17	32	0	0	12	0	564
2023	533	6	19	38	0	0	13	0	609
2024	521	7	14	39	0	0	17	0	598

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colham Ferry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	680	49.0	13.8	10.4
1991	823	54.0	15.2	10.2
1992	884	58.7	15.0	13.3
1993	599	28.0	21.4	17
1994	673	35.2	19.1	18.4
1995	754	40.5	18.6	15.5
1996	754	40.5	18.6	15.5
1997	659	36.0	18.3	21.1
1998	650	36.3	17.9	19.2
1999	657	39.8	16.5	20.1
2000	672	41.1	16.4	14.7
2001	683	40.0	17.1	19.8
2002	549	37.0	14.8	21.5
2003	549	37.0	14.8	21.5
2004	519	34.6	15.0	22
2005	525	38.5	13.6	19.3
2006	534	39.0	13.7	18.7
2007	562	41.5	13.5	22
2008	609	42.0	14.5	24.3
2009	590	43.0	13.7	28.5
2010	504	34.6	14.5	27.2
2011	503	32.6	15.4	26
2012	507	32.6	15.5	24.5
2013	527	33.5	15.7	23.7
2014	514	34.0	15.1	23.9
2015	513	32.0	16.0	20.9
2016	530	32.0	16.5	20.6
2017	548	34.0	16.1	19.9
2018	553	39.0	14.1	17.7
2019	574	43.3	13.2	18.3
2020	575	43.0	13.3	15.1
2021	543	43.5	12.4	12.7
2022	564	42.0	13.4	n/a
2023	609	48.7	12.5	14.1
2024	598	49.2	12.1	22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colham Ferry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	680	49.0	13.8	10.4
1991	823	54.0	15.2	10.2
1992	884	58.7	15.0	13.3
1993	599	28.0	21.4	17
1994	673	35.2	19.1	18.4
1995	754	40.5	18.6	15.5
1996	754	40.5	18.6	15.5
1997	659	36.0	18.3	21.1
1998	650	36.3	17.9	19.2
1999	657	39.8	16.5	20.1
2000	672	41.1	16.4	14.7
2001	683	40.0	17.1	19.8
2002	549	37.0	14.8	21.5
2003	549	37.0	14.8	21.5
2004	519	34.6	15.0	22
2005	525	38.5	13.6	19.3
2006	534	39.0	13.7	18.7
2007	562	41.5	13.5	22
2008	609	42.0	14.5	24.3
2009	590	43.0	13.7	28.5
2010	504	34.6	14.5	27.2
2011	503	32.6	15.4	26
2012	507	32.6	15.5	24.5
2013	527	33.5	15.7	23.7
2014	514	34.0	15.1	23.9
2015	513	32.0	16.0	20.9
2016	530	32.0	16.5	20.6
2017	548	34.0	16.1	19.9
2018	553	39.0	14.1	17.7
2019	574	43.3	13.2	18.3
2020	575	43.0	13.3	15.1
2021	543	43.5	12.4	12.7
2022	564	42.0	13.4	n/a
2023	609	48.7	12.5	14.1
2024	598	49.2	12.1	22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colham Ferry Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$258 (3.1%)	$8,047 (96.9%)	$8,305
2018	$396 (4.2%)	$9,120 (95.8%)	$9,516
2019	$200 (2.0%)	$9,735 (98.0%)	$9,935

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colham Ferry Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 93^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 75^th of 1242 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colham Ferry Elementary School)	70.3	66.7	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County)	71	70.3	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colham Ferry Elementary School)	71.4	65.7	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oconee County)	77	74.4	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colham Ferry Elementary School)	73.8	69.1	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County)	74.1	66.9	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colham Ferry Elementary School)	71.8	79.7	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oconee County)	79.2	78.9	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colham Ferry Elementary School)	70.7	68.3	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County)	72.6	72.5	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colham Ferry Elementary School)	70.7	71.2	0.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oconee County)	68.2	70.4	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Colham Ferry Elementary School)	66.7	76.9	10.2%
5th Grade Science (Oconee County)	65	68.3	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	574	609	6.1%
African American	16	6	62.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	24	19	20.8%
Hispanic	34	38	11.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	481	533	10.8%
Two or More Races	19	13	31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.3%	14.1%	4.2%

Schools Near Colham Ferry Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Colham Ferry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	191 Colham Ferry Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-7764	598	49	12.1	22.9%	521 (87.1%)	7 (1.2%)	39 (6.5%)	14 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	94.3	77^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.8%		94.8	75^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.0%	2	56.2	71.6	72.9	71.2	79.4	80.5	75.4	$9,935	$200	$9,735
Oconee County Elementary School	Public	3-5	2230 Hog Mountain Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-7791	397	33	11.9	24.2%	323 (81.4%)	16 (4.0%)	18 (4.5%)	20 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	93.6	86^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.1%		90.8	125^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.9%	39	82.0	68.1	74.4	94.3	75.2	71.1	56.3	$10,990	$434	$10,557
Oconee County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2290 Hog Mountain Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-7941	418	31	13.5	23.0%	314 (75.1%)	18 (4.3%)	43 (10.3%)	19 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)								(n/a)								$10,578	$602	$9,977
High Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Hopping Rd	Bishop	30621	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 310-1985	587	42	14.1	19.3%	500 (85.2%)	15 (2.6%)	32 (5.5%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.3%)	96.2	49^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.1%		95.9	58^th of 1242 public elementary schools	95.3%	9	64.9	66.3	79.8	81.4	82.0	82.0	77.5	$10,384	$365	$10,020
Barnett Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3220 Barnett Shoals Rd	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5334	488	48	10.0	91.2%	149 (30.5%)	237 (48.6%)	54 (11.1%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.6%)	44.6	631^st of 1248 public elementary schools	49.4%		38	723^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	41.8%	92	45.2	29.6	36.6	43.8	42.6	32.4	31.0	$14,084	$1,262	$12,822
Timothy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Timothy Rd	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 549-0107	595	53	11.2	45.7%	223 (37.5%)	236 (39.7%)	62 (10.4%)	16 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (9.2%)	71.5	326^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.9%		71.2	325^th of 1242 public elementary schools	73.8%	1	53.7	45.0	54.4	49.3	51.7	54.4	51.9	$12,938	$857	$12,081
Whit Davis Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 Whit Davis Rd	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 369-1036	402	40	10.0	79.4%	96 (23.9%)	174 (43.3%)	86 (21.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.2%)	26	914^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.8%		23.1	956^th of 1242 public elementary schools	23.0%	42	24.6	26.9	27.8	36.1	28.4	22.2	23.1	$13,782	$1,015	$12,767
Barrow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Pinecrest Dr	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 543-2676	458	43	10.7	78.6%	185 (40.4%)	181 (39.5%)	38 (8.3%)	33 (7.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.9%)	61.8	437^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.0%		62	424^th of 1242 public elementary schools	65.9%	13	40.3	48.6	50.7	45.2	52.9	40.3	44.8	$12,813	$961	$11,853
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Alps Rd	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 548-2261	324	38	8.6	100.0%	17 (5.2%)	254 (78.4%)	29 (9.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	6.6	1233^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	1.2%		6.4	1227^th of 1242 public elementary schools	1.2%	6	10.8	5.1	10.4	13.2	10.3	12.5	8.3	$14,420	$1,368	$13,053
Gaines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Gaines School Rd	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5333	545	50	10.9	100.0%	36 (6.6%)	386 (70.8%)	91 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.0%)	9	1205^th of 1248 public elementary schools	3.4%		8.2	1210^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.6%	5	17.6	7.3	10.9	20.6	19.5	4.7	7.8	$14,017	$1,348	$12,670

Frequently Asked Questions about Colham Ferry Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Colham Ferry Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Colham Ferry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oconee County Middle School
High : Oconee County High School

What district is Colham Ferry Elementary School in?

Oconee County

How many students attend Colham Ferry Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 598 students attended Colham Ferry Elementary School.

Is Colham Ferry Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Colham Ferry Elementary School ranks in the top 6.2% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Colham Ferry Elementary School?

Students at Colham Ferry Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

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