- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valdosta, GA
S.L. Mason Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for S.L. Mason Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130531003812
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S.L. Mason Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
S.L. Mason Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S.L. Mason Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Valdosta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130531003812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
S.L. Mason Elementary School held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.4 → 62.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 130531003812 · Valdosta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
881 enr · 13.8:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Valdosta High School (2,457 students)
S.L. Mason Elementary School held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.4 → 62.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
S.L. Mason 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
- This school 881
S.L. Mason Elementary School
881 students
- Newbern Middle 725
Newbern Middle School
725 students
What this shows S.L. Mason Elementary School reports 881 students on the CCD universe file.
How S.L. Mason Elementary School compares
S.L. Mason 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 52% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
White 11.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, S.L. Mason Elementary School 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 S.L. Mason 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
| Newbern Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S.L. Mason 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
- 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.
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
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 (~881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about S.L. Mason Elementary School
How many students attend S.L. Mason Elementary School?
S.L. Mason Elementary School has 881 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 887 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S.L. Mason Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at S.L. Mason Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 S.L. Mason Elementary School?
92.3% of students at S.L. Mason Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S.L. Mason Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at S.L. Mason Elementary School is African American at 67.8% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S.L. Mason Elementary School?
S.L. Mason Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 S.L. Mason Elementary School rank among schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, S.L. Mason Elementary School ranks #7 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 S.L. Mason 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.