W.g. Nunn Elementary School
W.g. Nunn Elementary School serves 1,087 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
W.g. Nunn Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
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%)
School Overview
W.g. Nunn Elementary School's student population of 1,087 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,087 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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School Comparison
W.g. Nunn Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of W.g. Nunn Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1825 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 89% | 37% |
| White | 5% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valdosta City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta Scintilla Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 40% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 499 students10
1.2 miles
2171 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 560-5334 1.2 K-5 499 - Valdosta Valdosta High School Math: 29% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,117 students10
1.4 miles
3101 N Forrest St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8540 1.4 9-12 2,117 - Valdosta Valdosta Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,063 student10
1.4 miles
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555 1.4 6-8 1,063 - Valdosta Newbern Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 843 students10
1.6 miles
2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566 1.6 6-8 843 - Valdosta S.l. Mason Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 919 students10
2.3 miles
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525 2.3 PK-5 919
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