- Enrollment
- 3,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valdosta, GA
Moulton-Branch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moulton-Branch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130339001010
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moulton-Branch Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Moulton-Branch Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moulton-Branch Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Lowndes County · Georgia
NCES ID 130339001010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Moulton-Branch Elementary School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130339001010 · Valdosta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 11.9:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowndes High School (3,152 students)
Moulton-Branch Elementary School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Moulton-Branch Elementary School 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
- Dewar Elementa 821
Dewar Elementary
821 students
- Lowndes Middle 818
Lowndes Middle School
818 students
- This school 594
Moulton-Branch Elementary School
594 students
What this shows Moulton-Branch Elementary School reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moulton-Branch Elementary School compares
Moulton-Branch Elementary School 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 17% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Georgia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Moulton-Branch Elementary School 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 Moulton-Branch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hahira Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewar Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowndes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moulton-Branch Elementary School'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
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moulton-Branch Elementary School
How many students attend Moulton-Branch Elementary School?
Moulton-Branch Elementary School has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moulton-Branch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moulton-Branch Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Moulton-Branch Elementary School?
70.8% of students at Moulton-Branch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moulton-Branch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moulton-Branch Elementary School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moulton-Branch Elementary School?
Moulton-Branch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Moulton-Branch Elementary School rank among schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, Moulton-Branch Elementary School ranks #3 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 Moulton-Branch Elementary School, 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.