- Enrollment
- 3,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valdosta, GA
Dewar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dewar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130339002410
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewar Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewar Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewar Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Lowndes County · Georgia
NCES ID 130339002410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dewar Elementary held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130339002410 · Valdosta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 14.4:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowndes High School (3,152 students)
Dewar Elementary held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dewar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowndes High S
Lowndes High School
3,152 students
- Westside Eleme 904
Westside Elementary School
904 students
- Hahira Middle 843
Hahira Middle School
843 students
- This school 821
Dewar Elementary
821 students
- Lowndes Middle 818
Lowndes Middle School
818 students
- Hahira Element 782
Hahira Elementary School
782 students
What this shows Dewar Elementary reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewar Elementary compares
Dewar Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Dewar Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lowndes County reports $12,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dewar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahira Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowndes Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahira Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Valdosta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sallas Mahone Elementary
Standard public school
1,045 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
W.G. Nunn Elementary
Standard public school
974 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary School
Standard public school
904 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
S.L. Mason Elementary School
Standard public school
881 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Pine Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 14:1 students per teacher
Clyattville Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dewar Elementary
How many students attend Dewar Elementary?
Dewar Elementary has 821 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 859 (2022-23) → 863 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewar Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewar Elementary?
Dewar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dewar Elementary rank among schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewar Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Valdosta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Valdosta on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowndes County?
Besides Dewar Elementary, Lowndes County also operates Lowndes High School (3,152 students), Westside Elementary School (904 students), and Hahira Middle School (843 students). See the Lowndes County district page for the complete list.