Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Garden Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44%
- Attendance Zone: Garden Lakes Elementary School serves the west part of Rome, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 35 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Garden Lakes Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Action
School Rankings
Garden Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Lakes Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#551 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Lakes Elementary School is ranked #551 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Garden Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alto Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Garden Lakes Elementary School?
536 students attend Garden Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Garden Lakes Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden Lakes Elementary School?
Garden Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garden Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Garden Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden Lakes Elementary School part of?
Garden Lakes Elementary School is part of Floyd County School District.
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