Summary:
Dewar Elementary is a public elementary school in Valdosta, Georgia, serving 859 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lowndes County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 193 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.
Dewar Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and efficient resource allocation. The school's student body is 40.16% White, 36.32% African American, 12.92% Hispanic, and 1.98% Asian, making it more racially diverse than many nearby schools. Academically, Dewar Elementary consistently outperforms the Lowndes County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.2% of 5th-grade students at Dewar Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 62.3% in Lowndes County and 48.2% statewide. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 15.8 students per teacher, and spends more per student than the state average, between $7,561 and $8,200 per student.
While Dewar Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, such as Clyattville Elementary and Hahira Elementary, it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the Valdosta City district, like Westside Elementary and Pine Grove Elementary. Additionally, Dewar Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to some nearby schools. Overall, Dewar Elementary is a strong-performing school with opportunities for further improvement, particularly in areas where its performance lags behind the district and state averages.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Lowndes County
SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 1,218 Georgia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,200
Students who attend Dewar Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.0
Number of students: 859
Racial breakdown:
White:
40.2%
African American:
36.3%
Hispanic:
12.9%
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Two or more races:
8.4%
Asian:
2.0%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.9%
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