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 lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
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 |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 69% | 37% |
| White | 26% | 40% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 57% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta S.l. Mason Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 946 students
0.1 miles
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)333-8525 0.1 PK-5 946 - Valdosta Lowndes High School Grades: 9-12 | 3005 students
1.5 miles
1606 Norman Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)245-2260 1.5 9-12 3005 - Valdosta Valdosta Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 940 students
1.9 miles
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-8555 1.9 6-8 940 - Valdosta W.g. Nunn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1057 students
2.4 miles
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-8515 2.4 PK-5 1057 - Valdosta Westside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 928 students
2.4 miles
2470 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)245-2289 2.4 PK-5 928
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