Excellent
#74 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 3% in state
Colham Ferry Elementary School
Elementary School · Oconee County · Watkinsville, GA
An Oconee County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 186. 191 Colham Ferry Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
- Math 78% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colham Ferry Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colham Ferry Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,267/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,165
Median home value
$394,800
Median rent
$1,403/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Oconee County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 3–5 | 2.6 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Oconee County Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–2 | 2.7 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Athens AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 898 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oconee County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colham Ferry Elementary School is listed in Oconee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colham Ferry Elementary School
Colham Ferry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Watkinsville, GA, part of Oconee County, serving approximately 598 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colham Ferry Elementary School
What grades does Colham Ferry Elementary School serve?
Colham Ferry Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Colham Ferry Elementary School?
Colham Ferry Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colham Ferry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colham Ferry Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colham Ferry Elementary School rank in GA?
Colham Ferry Elementary School ranks #74 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Colham Ferry Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colham Ferry Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colham Ferry Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colham Ferry Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Colham Ferry Elementary School a charter school?
No, Colham Ferry Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colham Ferry Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Colham Ferry Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colham Ferry Elementary School?
22.9% of students at Colham Ferry Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Oconee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (706) 769-7764
- Area population (ZIP 30677)
- 21,471
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30677; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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