Enrollment
821
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130339002410
Dewar Elementary — Valdosta, GA
Federal NCES profile for Dewar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lowndes County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dewar Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dewar Elementary reports 821 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% below the Georgia average and 26% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 821 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lowndes County spends $14,361 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.0% from local sources (property taxes), 48.3% from the state, and 16.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dewar Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 70% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,361
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 821 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 821 Top 70% in Georgia — larger than 30% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.3% -37% vs state
NCES ID 130339002410
Student demographics
African American 40.2%
White 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 821:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.0%
In-school suspensions 31
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowndes County, which includes Dewar Elementary.
$14,361
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 48.3%
Federal 16.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
Similar other schools in Valdosta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sallas Mahone Elementary
Standard public school
1,045 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
W.G. Nunn Elementary
Standard public school
974 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary School
Standard public school
904 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
S.L. Mason Elementary School
Standard public school
881 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Pine Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Clyattville Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dewar Elementary
How many students attend Dewar Elementary?
Dewar Elementary has 821 students enrolled. It is a other school in Valdosta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewar Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dewar Elementary?
38.3% of students at Dewar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dewar Elementary is African American at 40.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Valdosta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewar Elementary?
Dewar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.