Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Forest 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Forest Elementary serves the northeast part of Atlanta, GA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Forest Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Forest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Forest Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#1617 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Forest Elementary School is ranked #1617 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lake Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lake Forest Elementary School?
534 students attend Lake Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lake Forest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Forest Elementary School?
Lake Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Forest Elementary School offer ?
Lake Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Forest Elementary School part of?
Lake Forest Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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