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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Moulton-Branch Elementary School

5725 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601Lowndes County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
558
Students
Total enrolled
$14,361
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 558 students in grades PK–05 in Valdosta, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,361 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
11.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Moulton-Branch Elementary School is a large elementary in Valdosta, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 558 students. The district invests $14,361 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Moulton-Branch Elementary School

558
Total Students
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
50
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution297 male · 261 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 395 students
Student Composition
55%
19%
19%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black19%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130339001010

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,361Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,361
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,319
Student Support$2,729
Administration$1,723
Operations$2,154
Other$1,436
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,361 spent per student, an estimated $6,362 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
35%
State government
48.3%
Local (property tax)
35.0%
Federal programs
16.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Westside Elementary SchoolDewar ElementaryHahira Elementary SchoolPine Grove Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Hahira Middle SchoolLowndes Middle SchoolPine Grove Middle School
↓
High School
Lowndes High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyLowndes County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLowndes County →
Phone: (229)245-2294
NCES ID: 130339001010
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Valdosta seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lowndes County
High
Lowndes High School
3,201 students · 09–12
39% FRL
Elem
Westside Elementary School
937 students · PK–05
41% FRL
Mid
Hahira Middle School
859 students · 06–08
● 37 opp32% FRL
Elem
Dewar Elementary
859 students · PK–05
● 41 opp50% FRL
Mid
Lowndes Middle School
840 students · 06–08
72% FRL
Elem
Hahira Elementary School
807 students · PK–05
● 37 opp41% FRL
Mid
Pine Grove Middle School
742 students · 06–08
● 41 opp50% FRL
Elem
Pine Grove Elementary School
664 students · PK–05
● 41 opp56% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5725 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.