Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

715 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle School is a public school located in the rural community of Gray Court, South Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Laurens County School District 55, the school is designed to bridge the transition between early childhood education and high school preparation. It functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of students across a wide developmental spectrum.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and character development. By housing both elementary and middle school students under one roof, Gray Court-Owings is able to implement a cohesive instructional approach that prepares younger students for the rigors of middle school, while providing middle schoolers with opportunities for mentorship and leadership. The staff focuses on building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students are well-equipped with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in their future high school careers.
715
Total Students
68.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle
Demographic Student Count
White379
Hispanic176
Black117
Two or More33
American Indian2
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    379 (53.0%)
  • Hispanic
    176 (24.6%)
  • Black
    117 (16.4%)
  • Two or More
    33 (4.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Laurens 55
Phone: (864)876-2131
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 47
Kindergarten 72
Grade 1 82
Grade 2 83
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 69
Grade 6 68
Grade 7 67
Grade 8 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten47
Kindergarten72
Grade 182
Grade 283
Grade 374
Grade 480
Grade 569
Grade 668
Grade 767
Grade 873
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34047.6%
Male37552.4%