Mason Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Serving 649 students in grades Kindergarten-3, 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
649 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
2%
18%
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Black
72%
36%
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White
23%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mason Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mason Elementary School?
649 students attend Mason Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mason Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason Elementary School?
Mason Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mason Elementary School offer ?
Mason Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mason Elementary School part of?
Mason Elementary School is part of Valdosta City School District.

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