W.G. Nunn Elementary

www.gocats.org

974 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W.G. Nunn Elementary School, located in Valdosta, Georgia, is a cornerstone of the Valdosta City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is deeply integrated into the district’s identity, proudly operating under the "Go Cats" moniker. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to the diverse needs of its student body, often leveraging its location within Valdosta to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining strong ties to the district’s broader mission and utilizing the resources of the "Go Cats" network, W.G. Nunn strives to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the community. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school works to instill a sense of pride and excellence in its students from an early age.

974

Total Students

69.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W.G. Nunn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	60
Black	838
Asian	6
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

Black
838 (86.0%)
Hispanic
60 (6.2%)
White
43 (4.4%)
Two or More
26 (2.7%)
Asian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Valdosta City
Phone:	(229)333-8515
Website:	http://www.gocats.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	974
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	950
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 63

Kindergarten 163

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 165

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 132