Dry Branch Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
33%
36%
White
67%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dry Branch Elementary School?
245 students attend Dry Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dry Branch Elementary School students are White, and 33% of students are Black.
What grades does Dry Branch Elementary School offer ?
Dry Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Dry Branch Elementary School part of?
Dry Branch Elementary School is part of Twiggs County School District.
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