W.g. Nunn Elementary School
Tel:
(229)333-8515
- W.g. Nunn Elementary School serves 1,057 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
W.g. Nunn Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- W.g. Nunn Elementary School's student population of 1,057 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,057 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- W.g. Nunn Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of W.g. Nunn Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1705 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 89% | 37% |
| White | 5% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valdosta City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to W.g. Nunn Elementary School is Valdosta High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valdosta Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Scintilla Charter Academy (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta Scintilla Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 462 students
1.2 miles
2171 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)560-5334 1.2 K-5 462 - Valdosta Valdosta High School Grades: 9-12 | 2103 students
1.4 miles
3101 N Forrest St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-8540 1.4 9-12 2103 - Valdosta Valdosta Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 940 students
1.4 miles
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-8555 1.4 6-8 940 - Valdosta Newbern Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 791 students
1.6 miles
2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-8566 1.6 6-8 791 - Valdosta S.l. Mason Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 946 students
2.3 miles
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)333-8525 2.3 PK-5 946
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