Sallas Mahone Elementary

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Sallas Mahone Elementary ranks 883 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Sallas Mahone Elementary is a public elementary school in Valdosta, Georgia, serving 1,078 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Valdosta City School District, which is ranked 179 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sallas Mahone Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on the Milestones Assessment. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 22.5% (3rd grade) to 30.4% (5th grade), while the state averages were 38.4% (3rd grade) and 48.2% (5th grade). In mathematics, the proficiency rates at Sallas Mahone Elementary ranged from 23.2% (5th grade) to 38% (3rd grade), compared to the state averages of 45.4% (3rd grade) and 41% (5th grade). The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Sallas Mahone Elementary faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a very high percentage of students (90.35% to 94.68%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. While the school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, it is unclear how these resources are being utilized to improve student outcomes. Compared to nearby schools in the Valdosta City, Brooks County, and Lowndes County districts, Sallas Mahone Elementary generally performs below the district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3686 Lake Laurie Dr
Valdosta, GA 31605

(229) 333-8530

District: Valdosta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
883^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,617

Students who attend Sallas Mahone Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Valdosta Middle School
High:	Valdosta High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 1,097

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.5%

White:

14.8%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sallas Mahone Elementary ranks worse than 70.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Valdosta City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Sallas Mahone Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Valdosta City School District. Racial makeup is: African American (67.5%), White (14.8%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Valdosta City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sallas Mahone Elementary is 14.5. 3 elementary schools in the Valdosta City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sallas Mahone Elementary employs 75.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sallas Mahone Elementary is $8,617, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Valdosta City School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sallas Mahone Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Valdosta City:

SchoolDigger ranks Valdosta City 179^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sallas Mahone Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	76.44	232^nd	1101	78.9%
2007	44.57	713^th	1125	36.6%
2008	61.40	473^rd	1134	58.3%
2009	60.72	485^th	1133	57.2%
2010	70.96	352^nd	1183	70.2%
2011	65.71	476^th	1212	60.7%
2012	68.14	420^th	1201	65.0%
2013	66.30	455^th	1225	62.9%
2014	65.03	505^th	1231	59.0%
2015	59.07	447^th	1240	64.0%
2016	47.02	611^th	1233	50.4%
2017	39.31	710^th	1205	41.1%
2018	44.61	638^th	1209	47.2%
2019	39.01	734^th	1234	40.5%
2021	29.48	819^th	1214	32.5%
2022	27.37	889^th	1244	28.5%
2023	24.70	924^th	1242	25.6%
2024	28.16	883^rd	1248	29.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

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Enrollment information for Sallas Mahone Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	288	231	12	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	549
2002	268	253	14	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	545
2003	268	253	14	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	545
2004	266	253	16	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	552
2005	241	275	22	13	1	n/a	n/a	21	573
2006	267	314	25	18	4	n/a	n/a	19	647
2007	280	314	26	23	4	n/a	n/a	32	679
2008	284	315	22	18	5	n/a	n/a	38	682
2009	385	518	34	43	11	n/a	n/a	69	1060
2010	383	438	35	54	12	2	45	0	969
2011	348	443	39	55	7	1	36	0	929
2012	384	482	40	64	8	1	38	0	1017
2013	419	484	40	42	14	4	49	0	1052
2014	425	537	47	65	6	3	50	0	1133
2015	354	553	52	65	4	6	37	0	1071
2016	299	608	50	64	2	4	37	0	1064
2017	312	658	41	79	2	3	41	0	1136
2018	311	674	48	80	2	3	37	0	1155
2019	277	676	42	82	2	1	43	0	1123
2020	280	680	34	72	1	2	44	0	1113
2021	235	655	30	83	1	0	49	0	1053
2022	200	709	34	77	1	0	53	0	1074
2023	159	719	38	97	2	0	63	0	1078
2024	162	741	38	99	1	2	54	0	1097

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sallas Mahone Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	549	37.0	14.8	43.7
2002	545	33.5	16.3	44
2003	545	33.5	16.3	44
2004	552	35.5	15.5	49.3
2005	573	42.0	13.6	51.4
2006	647	44.0	14.7	47.1
2007	679	49.0	13.9	50.2
2008	682	51.0	13.4	51.9
2009	1060	75.2	14.1	59.6
2010	969	75.0	12.9	61.8
2011	929	63.0	14.7	57.1
2012	1017	61.9	16.4	58
2013	1052	68.7	15.3	58.7
2014	1133	67.2	16.8	97.3
2015	1071	68.0	15.7	100
2016	1064	66.0	16.1	99.7
2017	1136	68.3	16.6	100
2018	1155	70.2	16.4	100
2019	1123	72.6	15.4	100
2020	1113	70.9	15.6	94.7
2021	1053	72.9	14.4	94.7
2022	1074	76.7	14.0	n/a
2023	1078	75.9	14.2	90.4
2024	1097	75.6	14.5	83

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sallas Mahone Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	549	37.0	14.8	43.7
2002	545	33.5	16.3	44
2003	545	33.5	16.3	44
2004	552	35.5	15.5	49.3
2005	573	42.0	13.6	51.4
2006	647	44.0	14.7	47.1
2007	679	49.0	13.9	50.2
2008	682	51.0	13.4	51.9
2009	1060	75.2	14.1	59.6
2010	969	75.0	12.9	61.8
2011	929	63.0	14.7	57.1
2012	1017	61.9	16.4	58
2013	1052	68.7	15.3	58.7
2014	1133	67.2	16.8	97.3
2015	1071	68.0	15.7	100
2016	1064	66.0	16.1	99.7
2017	1136	68.3	16.6	100
2018	1155	70.2	16.4	100
2019	1123	72.6	15.4	100
2020	1113	70.9	15.6	94.7
2021	1053	72.9	14.4	94.7
2022	1074	76.7	14.0	n/a
2023	1078	75.9	14.2	90.4
2024	1097	75.6	14.5	83

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sallas Mahone Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$552 (7.3%)	$7,027 (92.7%)	$7,579
2018	$602 (7.4%)	$7,534 (92.6%)	$8,136
2019	$706 (8.2%)	$7,911 (91.8%)	$8,617

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sallas Mahone Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 734^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 924^th of 1242 Elementary schools	14.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sallas Mahone Elementary)	27.9	22.2	5.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valdosta City)	20.7	17.4	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sallas Mahone Elementary)	34.5	34	0.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valdosta City)	27.5	30.1	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sallas Mahone Elementary)	36.4	18.1	18.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valdosta City)	25.7	13.3	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sallas Mahone Elementary)	35.8	30.6	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valdosta City)	27.8	25.1	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sallas Mahone Elementary)	42	25.8	16.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Valdosta City)	26.4	22	4.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sallas Mahone Elementary)	39.1	13.5	25.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valdosta City)	20.2	13.7	6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sallas Mahone Elementary)	33.9	25.8	8.1%
5th Grade Science (Valdosta City)	21.5	18.4	3.1%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1123	1078	4%
African American	676	719	6.4%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	42	38	9.5%
Hispanic	82	97	18.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	277	159	42.6%
Two or More Races	43	63	46.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	90.4%	9.6%

Schools Near Sallas Mahone Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sallas Mahone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3686 Lake Laurie Dr	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8530	1,097	76	14.5	83.0%	162 (14.8%)	741 (67.5%)	99 (9.0%)	38 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (4.9%)	28.2	883^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	29.2%		24.7	924^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.6%	41	22.5	26.2	30.4	38.0	37.6	23.2	23.2	$8,617	$706	$7,911
Dewar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3539 Mount Zion Church Rd	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 219-1370	863	60	14.3	61.5%	323 (37.4%)	328 (38.0%)	110 (12.7%)	14 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (10.2%)	77.1	263^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	78.9%		79.4	232^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	81.3%	31	48.2	47.1	61.2	52.5	57.4	57.0	65.3	$8,200	$188	$8,012
W.G. Nunn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1610 Lakeland Ave	Valdosta	31602	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8515	940	70	13.3	100.0%	43 (4.6%)	811 (86.3%)	47 (5.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.7%)	17.4	1052^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	15.7%		12.7	1128^th of 1242 public elementary schools	9.2%	76	17.0	9.8	36.8	20.9	27.8	20.2	18.4	$9,522	$1,163	$8,359
Pine Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4175 River Rd	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 245-2297	645	52	12.3	67.4%	330 (51.2%)	180 (27.9%)	74 (11.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (8.5%)	76.8	268^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.5%		89	141^st of 1242 public elementary schools	88.6%	127	45.6	51.0	46.8	56.7	76.0	60.8	53.2	$8,489	$504	$7,985
S.L. Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	821 W Gordon St	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8525	917	63	14.6	100.0%	120 (13.1%)	625 (68.2%)	113 (12.3%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.3%)	18.6	1024^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.9%		23	962^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	22.5%	62	14.6	19.2	23.4	20.1	34.2	21.9	22.7	$9,443	$1,082	$8,361
Pinevale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	930 Lake Park Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8535	572	43	13.2	100.0%	16 (2.8%)	502 (87.8%)	44 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	13.2	1135^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.1%		12.3	1137^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.5%	2	8.6	13.0	31.7	14.3	15.9	22.2	17.5	$10,307	$1,384	$8,923
J. L. Lomax Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 Howell Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8520	537	44	12.0	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	454 (84.5%)	68 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	18.4	1027^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.7%		18.2	1045^th of 1242 public elementary schools	15.9%	18	16.0	13.9	27.3	28.9	21.5	28.8	19.7	$10,474	$1,286	$9,188
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2470 James Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 245-2289	926	61	15.1	51.3%	562 (60.7%)	182 (19.7%)	98 (10.6%)	37 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.9%)	85.1	177^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.8%		88.3	146^th of 1242 public elementary schools	88.2%	31	42.6	50.4	74.2	58.1	74.5	72.2	74.2	$7,917	$178	$7,739
Moulton-Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5725 Inner Perimeter Rd	Valdosta	31606	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 245-2294	550	49	11.3	59.5%	295 (53.6%)	112 (20.4%)	108 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.0%)	63.7	418^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.5%		70	333^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	73.2%	85	33.8	38.5	50.7	36.8	72.7	54.8	53.4	$11,103	$997	$10,105
Hahira Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Claudia Dr	Hahira	31632	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 316-8600	778	55	14.1	51.7%	561 (72.1%)	106 (13.6%)	70 (9.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.2%)	90.5	129^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.7%		91.1	120^th of 1242 public elementary schools	90.3%	9	63.8	43.1	77.2	76.2	73.6	85.0	77.0	$8,753	$561	$8,193

Frequently Asked Questions about Sallas Mahone Elementary

How many students attend Sallas Mahone Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,097 students attended Sallas Mahone Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Sallas Mahone Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sallas Mahone Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valdosta Middle School
High : Valdosta High School

Is Sallas Mahone Elementary a good school?

Sallas Mahone Elementary ranks 883^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Sallas Mahone Elementary in?

Valdosta City

What is the racial makeup of Sallas Mahone Elementary?

Students at Sallas Mahone Elementary are 68% African American, 15% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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