Gray Elementary School

ges.jones.k12.ga.us

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gray Elementary School, located at 365 GA Highway 18 E in Gray, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Jones County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on fundamental academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic success while encouraging active participation and curiosity.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Gray Elementary School acts as a hub for local families, prioritizing communication and collaboration between educators, parents, and the community. Through its online resources and administrative engagement, the school strives to keep stakeholders informed and involved in the educational journey of its students. As part of the Gray community, the school plays a vital role in providing a stable and enriching foundation for children during their formative elementary years.

512

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gray Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	10
Black	156
Asian	3
Two or More	34

White
309 (60.4%)
Black
156 (30.5%)
Two or More
34 (6.6%)
Hispanic
10 (2.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jones County
Phone:	(478)986-6295
Website:	http://ges.jones.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 66

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 61