West Gordon Elementary School (Closed 2009)

West Gordon Elementary School serves 593 students in grades 4-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (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 Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
2%
18%
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Black
68%
36%
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White
26%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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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 West Gordon Elementary School?
593 students attend West Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of West Gordon Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Gordon Elementary School?
West Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Gordon Elementary School offer ?
West Gordon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is West Gordon Elementary School part of?
West Gordon Elementary School is part of Valdosta City School District.

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