J. L. Lomax Elementary School

Summary:

J. L. Lomax Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Valdosta, Georgia, with 596 students. The school is part of the Valdosta City School District, which is ranked 179 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. J. L. Lomax Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 829 and 1181 out of around 1,200-1,250 schools.

J. L. Lomax Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Valdosta City and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16% of 3rd graders, 13.9% of 4th graders, and 27.3% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to 17% and 38.4% for Valdosta City and Georgia, respectively. The school also has extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91.75% to 94.55% over the past few years, significantly higher than the Valdosta City average. Despite these challenges, J. L. Lomax has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12-12.5, which is better than the ratios at some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Clyattville Elementary, Pine Grove Elementary, and Westside Elementary in the Lowndes County district.

Despite the school's current challenges, the relatively low student-teacher ratio suggests that there may be an opportunity to implement more personalized, targeted instructional strategies to improve student outcomes. However, addressing the significant academic and socioeconomic challenges at J. L. Lomax Elementary will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs of the school's high-poverty student population and implements evidence-based strategies to drive sustainable improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1450 Howell Rd
       Valdosta, GA  31601


(229) 333-8520

District: Valdosta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1027th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend J. L. Lomax Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Newbern Middle School
High:    Valdosta High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.2%
Hispanic:
10.9%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.9% Help


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Compare Details J. L. Lomax Elementary School ranks worse than 82.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.42. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

J. L. Lomax Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Valdosta City:

SchoolDigger ranks Valdosta City 179th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J. L. Lomax Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 25.07 929th 1125 17.4%
2008 25.29 950th 1134 16.2%
2009 15.43 1022nd 1133 9.8%
2010 28.46 959th 1183 18.9%
2011 29.41 977th 1212 19.4%
2012 40.57 846th 1201 29.6%
2013 39.40 877th 1225 28.4%
2014 44.08 829th 1231 32.7%
2015 23.72 964th 1240 22.3%
2016 15.22 1069th 1233 13.3%
2017 15.54 1037th 1205 13.9%
2018 9.90 1132nd 1209 6.4%
2019 7.84 1181st 1234 4.3%
2021 17.74 1002nd 1214 17.5%
2022 14.50 1078th 1244 13.3%
2023 18.24 1045th 1242 15.9%
2024 18.42 1027th 1248 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

J. L. Lomax Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for J. L. Lomax Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 770 770
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 738 738
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 750 750
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 796 796
1994 30 770 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1995 25 685 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1996 25 685 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1997 28 741 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1998 31 714 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1999 25 636 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2000 23 618 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2001 21 619 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2002 22 517 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2003 22 517 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2004 13 526 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2005 9 502 0 8 0 n/a n/a 5 524
2006 7 482 0 7 0 n/a n/a 8 504
2007 18 568 0 9 0 n/a n/a 13 608
2008 20 570 0 10 0 n/a n/a 14 614
2009 14 542 0 15 1 n/a n/a 9 581
2010 14 584 1 32 1 0 15 0 647
2011 16 540 0 37 0 0 10 0 603
2012 11 519 0 26 0 0 7 0 563
2013 29 596 0 23 2 0 7 0 657
2014 22 536 0 40 1 0 6 0 605
2015 16 521 0 45 0 0 3 0 585
2016 16 465 0 50 1 0 3 0 535
2017 16 486 0 60 1 0 3 0 566
2018 16 520 1 56 0 0 13 0 606
2019 14 517 1 71 0 0 12 0 615
2020 25 524 1 78 1 0 10 0 639
2021 9 473 1 76 1 2 7 0 569
2022 9 474 0 76 0 1 14 0 574
2023 10 508 1 65 0 0 12 0 596

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J. L. Lomax Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 770 50.0 15.4 85.7
1991 738 47.0 15.7 86.6
1992 750 46.0 16.3 87.9
1993 796 42.0 19.0 84.9
1994 800 50.1 16.0 87.1
1995 712 43.0 16.6 86.7
1996 712 43.0 16.6 86.7
1997 774 44.0 17.6 91.2
1998 748 46.3 16.2 92.1
1999 665 48.6 13.7 91.1
2000 645 46.0 14.0 90.9
2001 642 44.8 14.3 89.4
2002 548 40.8 13.4 88.1
2003 548 40.8 13.4 88.1
2004 545 43.3 12.6 87.5
2005 524 46.0 11.4 91.9
2006 504 46.5 10.8 89.7
2007 608 48.0 12.7 82
2008 614 49.0 12.5 86.3
2009 581 49.5 11.7 89
2010 647 49.9 12.9 94.1
2011 603 51.9 11.6 95.4
2012 563 45.0 12.5 99.1
2013 657 45.5 14.4 95.3
2014 605 45.9 13.1 97.4
2015 585 41.0 14.2 100
2016 535 43.0 12.4 99.4
2017 566 41.3 13.7 100
2018 606 41.1 14.7 100
2019 615 45.2 13.6 100
2020 639 47.7 13.3 94.8
2021 569 46.6 12.2 94.6
2022 574 47.8 12.0 n/a
2023 596 47.6 12.5 91.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J. L. Lomax Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 770 50.0 15.4 85.7
1991 738 47.0 15.7 86.6
1992 750 46.0 16.3 87.9
1993 796 42.0 19.0 84.9
1994 800 50.1 16.0 87.1
1995 712 43.0 16.6 86.7
1996 712 43.0 16.6 86.7
1997 774 44.0 17.6 91.2
1998 748 46.3 16.2 92.1
1999 665 48.6 13.7 91.1
2000 645 46.0 14.0 90.9
2001 642 44.8 14.3 89.4
2002 548 40.8 13.4 88.1
2003 548 40.8 13.4 88.1
2004 545 43.3 12.6 87.5
2005 524 46.0 11.4 91.9
2006 504 46.5 10.8 89.7
2007 608 48.0 12.7 82
2008 614 49.0 12.5 86.3
2009 581 49.5 11.7 89
2010 647 49.9 12.9 94.1
2011 603 51.9 11.6 95.4
2012 563 45.0 12.5 99.1
2013 657 45.5 14.4 95.3
2014 605 45.9 13.1 97.4
2015 585 41.0 14.2 100
2016 535 43.0 12.4 99.4
2017 566 41.3 13.7 100
2018 606 41.1 14.7 100
2019 615 45.2 13.6 100
2020 639 47.7 13.3 94.8
2021 569 46.6 12.2 94.6
2022 574 47.8 12.0 n/a
2023 596 47.6 12.5 91.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J. L. Lomax Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,229 (12.9%) $8,278 (87.1%) $9,507
2018 $1,052 (11.1%) $8,429 (88.9%) $9,482
2019 $1,286 (12.3%) $9,188 (87.7%) $10,474

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J. L. Lomax Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1181st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1045th of 1242 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J. L. Lomax Elementary School)16.516.9
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valdosta City)20.717.4
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J. L. Lomax Elementary School)17.836
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Valdosta City)27.530.1
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J. L. Lomax Elementary School)16.910.7
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Valdosta City)25.713.3
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (J. L. Lomax Elementary School)16.124.3
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Valdosta City)27.825.1
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J. L. Lomax Elementary School)14.717.4
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Valdosta City)26.422
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (J. L. Lomax Elementary School)7.416.3
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Valdosta City)20.213.7
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (J. L. Lomax Elementary School)12.814.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Valdosta City)21.518.4
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students615596
 3.1%
African American517508
 1.7%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic7165
 8.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1410
 28.6%
Two or More Races1212
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%91.9%
 8.1%


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Students who attend J. L. Lomax Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Newbern Middle School
High : Valdosta High School

Students at J. L. Lomax Elementary School are 85% African American, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

J. L. Lomax Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.7% of Georgia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended J. L. Lomax Elementary School.


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