Lake Park Elementary School

605 Meadowlark Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lake Park Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
508 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Park Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#561 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
62%
36%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lake Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
30%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Lake Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Park Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Park Elementary School is ranked #561 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lake Park Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Live Oak Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Lake Park Elementary School?
508 students attend Lake Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lake Park Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Park Elementary School?
Lake Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Park Elementary School offer ?
Lake Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Park Elementary School part of?
Lake Park Elementary School is part of Dougherty County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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