Colham Ferry Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Watkinsville, Georgia 30677 · Oconee County
#62 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#2303 of 50,301 nationally
About Colham Ferry Elementary School
Colham Ferry Elementary School is a public elementary located in Watkinsville, in the Oconee County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 587 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 62nd of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (83th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 587.
There are 5 schools in Watkinsville; Colham Ferry Elementary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Colham Ferry Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Colham Ferry Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oconee County Elementary School
Watkinsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
404 students · 4.1 km away
Oconee County Middle School
Watkinsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students · 4.4 km away
Oconee County Primary School
Watkinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
404 students · 4.4 km away
Oconee County High School
Watkinsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,313 students · 4.6 km away
High Shoals Elementary School
Bishop · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 8.7 km away
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 9.0 km away
Timothy Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students · 11 km away
Whit Davis Road Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 11 km away
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students · 11 km away
Barrow Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students · 11 km away
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588 students
Lake Joy Primary School
Warner Robins · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
588 students
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Hinesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
Westside Elementary School
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588 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Colham Ferry Elementary School a good school?
Colham Ferry Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 85.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #62 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Colham Ferry Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Colham Ferry Elementary School ranks #62 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #2303 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Colham Ferry Elementary School?
Colham Ferry Elementary School had 587 students in 2025.
Is Colham Ferry Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Colham Ferry Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Colham Ferry Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Colham Ferry Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.