Parker Mathis Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Parker Mathis Elementary School served 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 407 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 30% | 37% |
| White | 65% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowndes County School District | |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Parker Mathis Elementary School is Lowndes High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Valdosta Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is S.l. Mason Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta Lowndes High School Math: 54% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,865 students10
0.7 miles
1606 Norman Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2260 0.7 9-12 2,865 - Valdosta S.l. Mason Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 919 students10
0.9 miles
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525 0.9 PK-5 919 - Valdosta Westside Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 921 students10
1.6 miles
2470 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289 1.6 PK-5 921 - Valdosta Valdosta Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,063 student10
2.4 miles
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555 2.4 6-8 1,063 - Valdosta Pinevale Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 593 students10
3.2 miles
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8535 3.2 PK-5 593
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