In 2024-25, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School had 110 African American students enrolled, a 0.9% increase compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
The school reported a total enrollment of 425 students for 2024-25. African American students accounted for 26% of the student body, making this group the school’s second largest demographic.
Located in the Camden County School District, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary operates under the district’s main office in Kingsland.
Among Camden County’s 12 schools, Camden County High School had the largest African American student population in 2024-25, with 648 students enrolled.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Georgia’s public schools served students who identified as 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Post-pandemic, chronic absenteeism has remained a significant concern in Georgia, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of the 2024 school days, data from the Georgia Department of Education shows. In response, GaDOE implemented a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance tracking system, a public information campaign, and targeted action in high-need districts to improve student attendance.
Georgia lawmakers in 2025 passed legislation updating attendance policies, which prohibits expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The measure also expands reporting obligations and recognizes alternative diploma programs for students.
As of 2026, Georgia reported an average student–teacher ratio of 14:1, compared with the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 333 | 86 | 26% |
| 2011-12 | 303 | 84 | 28% |
| 2012-13 | 486 | 145 | 30% |
| 2013-14 | 459 | 137 | 30% |
| 2014-15 | 464 | 139 | 30% |
| 2015-16 | 483 | 149 | 31% |
| 2016-17 | 505 | 141 | 28% |
| 2017-18 | 531 | 175 | 33% |
| 2018-19 | 501 | 155 | 31% |
| 2019-20 | 497 | 149 | 30% |
| 2020-21 | 427 | 128 | 30% |
| 2021-22 | 428 | 115 | 27% |
| 2022-23 | 413 | 111 | 27% |
| 2023-24 | 422 | 109 | 26% |
| 2024-25 | 425 | 110 | 26% |
