Pine Grove Elementary School

pge.lowndes.k12.ga.us/

664 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Grove Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in Valdosta, Georgia, serving the community as part of the Lowndes County School District. Situated on River Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation for elementary-aged students. It is deeply integrated into the local school system, which is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, professional development for educators, and a structured curriculum designed to prepare children for their transition into middle school.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff, offering essential information regarding academic resources, school calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. As a part of the Lowndes County district, Pine Grove Elementary emphasizes a community-oriented approach to learning, fostering an environment that encourages both personal growth and academic excellence. Families interested in enrollment or specific school policies can find detailed updates and direct contact information through their district portal.

664

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	88
Black	178
Asian	5
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	1

White
339 (51.1 %)
Black
178 (26.8 %)
Hispanic
88 (13.3 %)
Two or More
53 (8.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lowndes County
Phone:	(229)245-2297
Website:	http://pge.lowndes.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	664
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	587
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 97