Sallas Mahone Elementary

www.gocats.org

1,045 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sallas Mahone Elementary School, located in Valdosta, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Valdosta City School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. With a commitment to the district’s "Go Cats" spirit, the school prioritizes preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages both intellectual curiosity and emotional well-being.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a balanced educational experience that blends rigorous curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities. By leveraging modern resources and a dedicated faculty, Sallas Mahone strives to create an inclusive space where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Through its digital presence and ongoing community involvement, the school maintains strong communication with families, ensuring that parents are active partners in their children's educational journey.

1,045

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sallas Mahone Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	108
Black	716
Asian	38
Two or More	52
American Indian	1

Black
716 (68.5%)
White
130 (12.4%)
Hispanic
108 (10.3%)
Two or More
52 (5.0%)
Asian
38 (3.6%)
American Indian
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)333-8530
Website:	http://www.gocats.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,045
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	849
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 58

Kindergarten 172

Grade 1 184

Grade 2 155

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 173

Grade 5 159