S.L. MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

S.L. Mason Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Valdosta City school district, located in Valdosta, GA with about 919 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 61 teachers, S.L. Mason Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

S.L. Mason Elementary School, located in Valdosta, Georgia, serves as a foundational institution within the Valdosta City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and school pride, symbolized by their "Cats" mascot.

Beyond academics, S.L. Mason emphasizes the importance of community partnership and parent involvement to help students reach their full potential. The school integrates modern educational practices with a strong commitment to the social-emotional growth of its students. As part of the wider Valdosta City Schools system, it leverages district resources and a dedicated faculty to create a nurturing atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop both their intellect and their individual talents in a safe, collaborative setting.

For more information, contact S.L. Mason Elementary School at (229) 333-8525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
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S.L. MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Valdosta, GA with about 919 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Valdosta City
Total Students:
919
Teachers:
61.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 919 students

Black or African American
69.1%
White
15.8%
Hispanic/Latino
9.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.