S.L. Mason Elementary School

www.gocats.org

881 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

S.L. Mason Elementary School, located in Valdosta, Georgia, serves as a foundational institution within the Valdosta City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and school pride, symbolized by their "Cats" mascot.

Beyond academics, S.L. Mason emphasizes the importance of community partnership and parent involvement to help students reach their full potential. The school integrates modern educational practices with a strong commitment to the social-emotional growth of its students. As part of the wider Valdosta City Schools system, it leverages district resources and a dedicated faculty to create a nurturing atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop both their intellect and their individual talents in a safe, collaborative setting.

881

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S.L. Mason Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	118
Black	597
Asian	16
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

Black
597 (67.8%)
Hispanic
118 (13.4%)
White
97 (11.0%)
Two or More
51 (5.8%)
Asian
16 (1.8%)
American Indian
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:	Valdosta City
Phone:	(229)333-8525
Website:	http://www.gocats.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	881
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	863
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 44

Kindergarten 137

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 153

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 132