At a glance
Reported students
1,045
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
927.5
Sallas Mahone Elementary: 1,045 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,021
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Sallas Mahone Elementary
Sallas Mahone Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Valdosta. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Valdosta City. NCES reports 1,045 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (68.5%) and White (12.4%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sallas Mahone Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 72 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.4%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black68.5%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Valdosta City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
W.G. Nunn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
974 reported students
S.L. Mason Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
881 reported students
J. L. Lomax Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
576 reported students
Pinevale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
565 reported students
Valdosta Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,024 reported students
Newbern Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
725 reported students
Public schools near Sallas Mahone Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewar Elementary Elementary · Lowndes County | PK–05 | 821 | 1.4 mi |
| W.G. Nunn Elementary Elementary · Valdosta City | PK–05 | 974 | 3 mi |
| Pine Grove Elementary School Elementary · Lowndes County | PK–05 | 756 | 4.2 mi |
| S.L. Mason Elementary School Elementary · Valdosta City | PK–05 | 881 | 4.3 mi |
| Pinevale Elementary School Elementary · Valdosta City | PK–05 | 565 | 5.2 mi |
| J. L. Lomax Elementary School Elementary · Valdosta City | PK–05 | 576 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sallas Mahone Elementary
What grades does Sallas Mahone Elementary serve?
Sallas Mahone Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Valdosta City.
How many students attend Sallas Mahone Elementary?
Sallas Mahone Elementary reported 1,045 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,021 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sallas Mahone Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 1,045 students and 72 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sallas Mahone Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sallas Mahone Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Valdosta City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sallas Mahone Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sallas Mahone Elementary in?
Sallas Mahone Elementary is part of Valdosta City, based in Valdosta, GA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sallas Mahone Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dewar Elementary (1.4 mi), W.G. Nunn Elementary (3 mi), Pine Grove Elementary School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.