Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. L. Lomax Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
J. L. Lomax Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1833 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
84%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. L. Lomax Elementary School's ranking?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School is ranked #1833 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend J. L. Lomax Elementary School?
537 students attend J. L. Lomax Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of J. L. Lomax Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. L. Lomax Elementary School?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. L. Lomax Elementary School offer ?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J. L. Lomax Elementary School part of?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School is part of Valdosta City School District.
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