School Overview
Dewar Elementary School, located in Valdosta, Georgia, is a primary educational institution within the Lowndes County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. As part of the broader Lowndes County system—a district well-regarded for its commitment to high standards—Dewar Elementary focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure the holistic success of its student body. With a focus on preparing young learners for future academic milestones, Dewar Elementary utilizes modern instructional practices and data-driven approaches to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where children can grow, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning.
859
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dewar Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White345
Hispanic111
Black312
Asian17
Two or More72
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    345 (40.2 %)
  • Black
    312 (36.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    111 (12.9 %)
  • Two or More
    72 (8.4 %)
  • Asian
    17 (2.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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)219-1370
Website: http://des.lowndes.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 622
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 43
Kindergarten 152
Grade 1 149
Grade 2 136
Grade 3 117
Grade 4 130
Grade 5 132

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dewar Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten43
Kindergarten152
Grade 1149
Grade 2136
Grade 3117
Grade 4130
Grade 5132
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dewar Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43350.4%
Male42649.6%