- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valdosta, GA
Sallas Mahone Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sallas Mahone Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130531002468
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sallas Mahone Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sallas Mahone Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sallas Mahone Elementary ranks #6 of 10 schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Valdosta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130531002468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Sallas Mahone Elementary held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.9 → 75.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 130531002468 · Valdosta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,045 enr · 13.9:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Valdosta High School (2,457 students)
Sallas Mahone Elementary held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.9 → 75.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sallas Mahone Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valdosta High
Valdosta High School
2,457 students
- This school
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
- Newbern Middle 725
Newbern Middle School
725 students
What this shows Sallas Mahone Elementary reports 1,045 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sallas Mahone Elementary compares
Sallas Mahone 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,045 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,045
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.5%
White 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Sallas Mahone Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Sallas Mahone Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valdosta Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W.G. Nunn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S.L. Mason Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newbern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sallas Mahone Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Valdosta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
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 (~1,045 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sallas Mahone Elementary
How many students attend Sallas Mahone Elementary?
Sallas Mahone Elementary has 1,045 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,078 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sallas Mahone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sallas Mahone Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Sallas Mahone Elementary?
90.4% of students at Sallas Mahone Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sallas Mahone Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sallas Mahone Elementary is African American at 68.5% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sallas Mahone Elementary?
Sallas Mahone Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sallas Mahone Elementary rank among schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sallas Mahone Elementary ranks #6 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 Sallas Mahone Elementary, Valdosta City also operates Valdosta High School (2,457 students), Valdosta Middle School (1,024 students), and W.G. Nunn Elementary (974 students). See the Valdosta City district page for the complete list.