Below Average
#2019 of 2,268 schools in GA
J. L. Lomax Elementary School
Elementary School · Valdosta City · Valdosta, GA
A Valdosta City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1450 Howell Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. L. Lomax Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. L. Lomax Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,640/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valdosta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,846
Median home value
$112,600
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
31%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton-branch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Pinevale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| W.g. Nunn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 940 | Compare → |
| Scintilla Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–9 | 3.2 mi | 856 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Valdosta City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. L. Lomax Elementary School is listed in Valdosta City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. L. Lomax Elementary School
J. L. Lomax Elementary School is a public elementary school in Valdosta, GA, part of Valdosta City, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,019 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. L. Lomax Elementary School
What grades does J. L. Lomax Elementary School serve?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend J. L. Lomax Elementary School?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. L. Lomax Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. L. Lomax Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. L. Lomax Elementary School rank in GA?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School ranks #2,019 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is J. L. Lomax Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J. L. Lomax Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. L. Lomax Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J. L. Lomax Elementary School a charter school?
No, J. L. Lomax Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. L. Lomax Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J. L. Lomax Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. L. Lomax Elementary School?
100.0% of students at J. L. Lomax Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lowndes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (229) 333-8520
- Area population (ZIP 31601)
- 31,495
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 32
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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