- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valdosta, GA
Pinevale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinevale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130531001921
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinevale Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinevale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinevale Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Valdosta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130531001921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Pinevale Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130531001921 · Valdosta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 11.5:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Valdosta High School (2,457 students)
Pinevale Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pinevale 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 565
Pinevale Elementary School
565 students
What this shows Pinevale Elementary School reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinevale Elementary School compares
Pinevale 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
White 3.4%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Pinevale 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 Pinevale 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| S.L. Mason Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinevale 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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinevale Elementary School
How many students attend Pinevale Elementary School?
Pinevale Elementary School has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinevale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinevale Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Pinevale Elementary School?
91.8% of students at Pinevale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinevale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinevale Elementary School is African American at 85.8% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinevale Elementary School?
Pinevale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Pinevale Elementary School rank among schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinevale Elementary School ranks #10 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 Pinevale 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.