West Gordon Elementary School (Closed 2009)
West Gordon Elementary School served 593 students in grades 4-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 593 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 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 | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 68% | 37% |
| White | 26% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valdosta City School District | |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Gordon Elementary School is Lowndes High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Valdosta Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is S.l. Mason Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta S.l. Mason Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 919 students10
0.1 miles
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525 0.1 PK-5 919 - Valdosta Lowndes High School Math: 54% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,865 students10
1.5 miles
1606 Norman Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2260 1.5 9-12 2,865 - Valdosta Valdosta Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,063 student10
1.9 miles
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555 1.9 6-8 1,063 - Valdosta W.g. Nunn Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,087 student10
2.4 miles
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515 2.4 PK-5 1,087 - Valdosta Westside Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 921 students10
2.4 miles
2470 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289 2.4 PK-5 921
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