Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School

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Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School ranks 184 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Woodbine, Georgia, part of the Camden County School District, which is ranked 13th out of 203 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 452 students, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary has consistently been ranked in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools over the past several years, currently ranking 184 out of 1,248 schools.

Mamie Lou Gross Elementary consistently outperforms the state and county averages on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with 64.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 54.7% in the county and 38.4% statewide, and 76.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math compared to 68.3% in the county and 45.4% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 13.6 over the past 3 years, lower than the nearby Saint Marys Elementary School, Woodbine Elementary School, and other local schools. Additionally, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary spends more per student ($8,436 to $9,045) compared to the state average.

Despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (57.3% to 58.02%) compared to nearby schools, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary has maintained its strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools. This suggests the school is doing an excellent job of educating its students and preparing them for academic success, even with a more economically diverse population. The combination of lower student-teacher ratios, higher per-student spending, and a focus on academic achievement may be contributing factors to Mamie Lou Gross Elementary's outstanding performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

277 Roberts Path
Woodbine, GA 31569

(912) 576-4800

District: Camden County

SchoolDigger Rank:
184^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,045

Students who attend Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Camden Middle School
High:	Camden County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 463

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.1%

African American:

26.3%

Two or more races:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School ranks better than 85.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 6^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Camden County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.1%), African American (26.3%), two or more races (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Camden County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School is 13.6, which is the 2^nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Camden County School District. (See more...)

Compare Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School is $9,045, which is the 2^nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Camden County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Camden County:

SchoolDigger ranks Camden County 13^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	49.57	639^th	1101	42.0%
2007	57.80	535^th	1125	52.4%
2008	63.46	438^th	1134	61.4%
2009	56.63	538^th	1133	52.5%
2010	69.51	384^th	1183	67.5%
2011	68.53	425^th	1212	64.9%
2012	62.91	526^th	1201	56.2%
2013	53.11	698^th	1225	43.0%
2014	64.74	512^th	1231	58.4%
2015	62.22	393^rd	1240	68.3%
2016	58.69	452^nd	1233	63.3%
2017	67.30	344^th	1205	71.5%
2018	58.87	448^th	1209	62.9%
2019	57.28	493^rd	1234	60.0%
2021	79.05	238^th	1214	80.4%
2022	81.48	228^th	1244	81.7%
2023	76.90	265^th	1242	78.7%
2024	84.48	184^th	1248	85.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	260	131	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2002	280	130	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2003	280	130	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2004	296	142	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	448
2005	268	134	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	16	425
2006	241	138	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	13	404
2007	231	119	6	9	5	n/a	n/a	9	379
2008	290	131	4	9	4	n/a	n/a	7	445
2009	260	114	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	9	394
2010	252	117	3	5	1	0	13	0	391
2011	249	100	4	4	1	0	16	0	374
2012	229	96	1	11	0	0	13	0	350
2013	305	148	2	14	1	0	29	0	499
2014	292	142	1	22	3	0	26	0	486
2015	283	151	1	24	4	1	37	0	501
2016	287	159	1	25	3	0	37	0	512
2017	302	149	0	22	4	0	54	0	531
2018	287	179	2	26	1	0	53	0	548
2019	295	168	4	32	1	0	42	0	542
2020	265	149	3	41	0	0	55	0	513
2021	235	134	3	30	0	0	53	0	455
2022	249	119	2	30	0	0	54	0	454
2023	236	122	1	40	0	0	53	0	452
2024	241	122	1	39	0	0	60	0	463

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	398	29.0	13.7	39.9
2002	417	29.0	14.4	49.2
2003	417	29.0	14.4	49.2
2004	448	35.0	12.8	51.6
2005	425	41.0	10.4	52.6
2006	404	42.0	9.6	52.9
2007	379	39.5	9.6	50
2008	445	40.5	11.0	43.8
2009	394	35.0	11.3	42.1
2010	391	34.0	11.5	49.6
2011	374	30.0	12.4	52.9
2012	350	29.0	12.0	56.9
2013	499	33.5	14.8	59.9
2014	486	32.5	14.9	65.8
2015	501	34.0	14.7	65.5
2016	512	34.0	15.0	60.4
2017	531	37.0	14.3	57.8
2018	548	37.0	14.8	56.8
2019	542	37.0	14.6	58.7
2020	513	37.0	13.8	57.9
2021	455	38.0	11.9	58
2022	454	35.0	12.9	n/a
2023	452	33.0	13.6	57.3
2024	463	34.0	13.6	70.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	398	29.0	13.7	39.9
2002	417	29.0	14.4	49.2
2003	417	29.0	14.4	49.2
2004	448	35.0	12.8	51.6
2005	425	41.0	10.4	52.6
2006	404	42.0	9.6	52.9
2007	379	39.5	9.6	50
2008	445	40.5	11.0	43.8
2009	394	35.0	11.3	42.1
2010	391	34.0	11.5	49.6
2011	374	30.0	12.4	52.9
2012	350	29.0	12.0	56.9
2013	499	33.5	14.8	59.9
2014	486	32.5	14.9	65.8
2015	501	34.0	14.7	65.5
2016	512	34.0	15.0	60.4
2017	531	37.0	14.3	57.8
2018	548	37.0	14.8	56.8
2019	542	37.0	14.6	58.7
2020	513	37.0	13.8	57.9
2021	455	38.0	11.9	58
2022	454	35.0	12.9	n/a
2023	452	33.0	13.6	57.3
2024	463	34.0	13.6	70.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$889 (10.5%)	$7,547 (89.5%)	$8,436
2018	$756 (9.1%)	$7,514 (90.8%)	$8,271
2019	$758 (8.4%)	$8,286 (91.6%)	$9,045

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 493^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 265^th of 1242 Elementary schools	18.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School)	50	61.5	11.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	56	52.7	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School)	70.7	59.7	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	69	64.8	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School)	55.2	34.9	20.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	59	49.4	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School)	59.8	50.8	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	64.5	61.7	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School)	34.5	58.3	23.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	56.5	56	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School)	47.6	48.3	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	57.4	51.5	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School)	34.5	60	25.5%
5th Grade Science (Camden County)	59	63.6	4.6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	542	452	16.6%
African American	168	122	27.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	32	40	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	295	236	20%
Two or More Races	42	53	26.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.7%	57.3%	1.4%

Schools Near Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	277 Roberts Path	Woodbine	31569	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 576-4800	463	34	13.6	70.8%	241 (52.1%)	122 (26.3%)	39 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (13.0%)	84.5	184^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.3%		76.9	265^th of 1242 public elementary schools	78.7%	81	64.4	58.0	54.8	76.7	73.9	43.5	62.9	$9,045	$759	$8,286
Matilda Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Lake Boulevard	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-2940	682	47	14.5	50.0%	369 (54.1%)	123 (18.0%)	85 (12.5%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (13.5%)	85	178^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.7%		85.3	178^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.7%		55.3	43.0	65.7	70.7	67.4	58.8	68.6	$7,887	$476	$7,410
Kingsland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 W King Ave	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-5246	368	27	13.6	63.9%	234 (63.6%)	46 (12.5%)	44 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.7%)	87.6	158^th of 1248 public elementary schools	87.3%		87	158^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.3%		49.1	45.5	70.3	79.2	86.4	58.1	73.0	$8,279	$419	$7,861
David L Rainer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	850 May Creek Dr	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-9071	539	37	14.5	56.6%	277 (51.4%)	128 (23.7%)	71 (13.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	57 (10.6%)	69.4	350^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.0%		67.9	360^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.0%	10	46.2	48.7	56.3	61.5	65.3	35.8	45.7	$9,035	$643	$8,392
Sugarmill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2885 Winding Rd	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-8191	661	45	14.6	40.5%	384 (58.1%)	105 (15.9%)	100 (15.1%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.9%)	84	188^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.9%		86.4	166^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.6%	22	60.4	71.9	61.2	67.3	76.4	47.6	52.4	$8,532	$545	$7,987
Crooked River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 673-6995	603	44	13.7	48.4%	344 (57.0%)	108 (17.9%)	86 (14.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (9.6%)	86.9	166^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.7%		72.7	307^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.3%	141	56.3	51.8	65.5	66.3	72.9	59.8	66.7	$7,537	$436	$7,101
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Mickler Dr	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-4373	455	33	13.7	49.2%	254 (55.8%)	74 (16.3%)	70 (15.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.4%)	90.6	126^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.9%		90.2	131^st of 1242 public elementary schools	89.5%	5	58.9	61.2	67.1	69.9	74.2	74.3	62.9	$8,573	$382	$8,191
Woodbine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	495 Broadwood Dr	Woodbine	31569	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 576-5245	362	28	12.9	65.5%	242 (66.9%)	70 (19.3%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.9%)	85.9	173^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	86.1%		86.3	169^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.4%	4	46.3	52.0	81.6	63.0	70.0	57.1	87.8	$9,265	$403	$8,862
Saint Marys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Osborne St	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-4839	580	39	14.8	60.7%	365 (62.9%)	94 (16.2%)	55 (9.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	58 (10.0%)	77.6	254^th of 1248 public elementary schools	79.6%		78.5	247^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.1%	7	50.6	64.0	53.6	62.1	94.2	47.9	43.8	$8,434	$452	$7,982

Frequently Asked Questions about Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School

Is Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School a good school?

Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School ranks 184^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Camden Middle School
High : Camden County High School

What district is Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School in?

Camden County

How many students attend Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 463 students attended Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School?

Students at Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School are 52% White, 26% African American, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

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