Enrollment
974
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valdosta, GA
W.G. Nunn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W.G. Nunn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130531001730
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.G. Nunn Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W.G. Nunn Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.G. Nunn Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Valdosta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130531001730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W.G. Nunn Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at W.G. Nunn Elementary
W.G. Nunn Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Valdosta, Georgia, enrolling 974 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 92.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 974 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Valdosta's public schools, it stands alongside Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045 students): W.G. Nunn Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 13.9:1).
Valdosta City also operates Valdosta High School (2,457 students) and Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045 students) alongside W.G. Nunn Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W.G. Nunn Elementary compares
W.G. Nunn Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 53% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 974 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
974
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$12,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, W.G. Nunn Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valdosta City, which includes W.G. Nunn Elementary.
$12,517
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 40.5%
Federal 26.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How W.G. Nunn Elementary 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 | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.G. Nunn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
- 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.
Sallas Mahone Elementary
Standard public school
1,045 students 13.9:1 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~974 students)
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Frequently asked questions about W.G. Nunn Elementary
How many students attend W.G. Nunn Elementary?
W.G. Nunn Elementary has 974 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valdosta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.G. Nunn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W.G. Nunn Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 W.G. Nunn Elementary?
92.8% of students at W.G. Nunn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.G. Nunn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W.G. Nunn Elementary is African American at 86.0% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.G. Nunn Elementary?
W.G. Nunn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W.G. Nunn Elementary rank among schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, W.G. Nunn Elementary 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.
Is W.G. Nunn Elementary a good school?
W.G. Nunn Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Valdosta City?
Besides W.G. Nunn Elementary, 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.
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