How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dewar Elementary | Sallas Mahone Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Valdosta, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,045 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.8% | 81.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dewar Elementary | Sallas Mahone Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,014 | $12,983 |
| District | Lowndes County | Valdosta City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dewar Elementary | Sallas Mahone Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.1% | 12.4% |
| African American | 40.2% | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% | 10.3% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dewar Elementary | Sallas Mahone Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 796:1 | 511:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.8% | 22.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 31 | 89 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.