Dames Ferry Elementary School

(478)986-2023

dfes.jones.k12.ga.us

613 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dames Ferry Elementary School is a public school located in Gray, Georgia, serving students within the Jones County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. It serves a diverse student body ranging from prekindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on building strong foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, staff, and families work together to ensure student success. In addition to its rigorous academic curriculum, Dames Ferry Elementary places a high value on nurturing the social and emotional well-being of its students. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining an active parent-teacher organization, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors and personal growth.

613

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dames Ferry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	479
Hispanic	20
Black	82
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
479 (78.1%)
Black
82 (13.4%)
Two or More
28 (4.6%)
Hispanic
20 (3.3%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)986-2023
Website:	http://dfes.jones.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	613
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
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 96

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 83