Pinevale Elementary School

www.gocats.org

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pinevale Elementary School, located at 930 Lake Park Road in Valdosta, Georgia, is a public educational institution serving students within the Valdosta City Schools district. As part of a district that emphasizes academic growth and community involvement, Pinevale focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students can develop foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. The school is known for its commitment to preparing children for future academic success through a structured curriculum and dedicated faculty.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Pinevale Elementary plays an active role in the local Valdosta community. The school utilizes the district’s "GoCats" branding, reflecting a shared spirit of pride and unity among students, parents, and staff. By providing various resources and opportunities for student engagement, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, character development, and high expectations for all learners as they progress through their primary education years.

565

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinevale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	45
Black	485
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Black
485 (85.8%)
Hispanic
45 (8.0%)
White
19 (3.4%)
Two or More
14 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)333-8535
Website:	http://www.gocats.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	544
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 65

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 83