- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valdosta, GA
J. L. Lomax Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J. L. Lomax Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130531001728
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. L. Lomax Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J. L. Lomax Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. L. Lomax Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Valdosta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130531001728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
J. L. Lomax Elementary School shrank from 596 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 130531001728 · Valdosta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 12.3:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Valdosta High School (2,457 students)
J. L. Lomax Elementary School shrank from 596 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
J. L. Lomax Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valdosta High
Valdosta High School
2,457 students
- Sallas Mahone
Sallas Mahone Elementary
1,045 students
- Valdosta Middl
Valdosta Middle School
1,024 students
- W.G. Nunn Elem 974
W.G. Nunn Elementary
974 students
- S.L. Mason Ele 881
S.L. Mason Elementary School
881 students
- This school 576
J. L. Lomax Elementary School
576 students
What this shows J. L. Lomax Elementary School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. L. Lomax Elementary School compares
J. L. Lomax Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,983
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 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, J. L. Lomax Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valdosta City reports $12,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. L. Lomax Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sallas Mahone Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valdosta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W.G. Nunn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S.L. Mason Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. L. Lomax Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
Dewar Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pine Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 14:1 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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. L. Lomax Elementary School
How many students attend J. L. Lomax Elementary School?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. L. Lomax Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. L. Lomax Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. L. Lomax Elementary School?
91.9% of students at J. L. Lomax Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. L. Lomax Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J. L. Lomax Elementary School is African American at 80.0% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. L. Lomax Elementary School?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 J. L. Lomax Elementary School rank among schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, J. L. Lomax Elementary School ranks #8 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 Valdosta City?
Besides J. L. Lomax Elementary School, Valdosta City also operates Valdosta High School (2,457 students), Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045 students), and Valdosta Middle School (1,024 students). See the Valdosta City district page for the complete list.