Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(706)737-7317
- Lake Forest Hills Elementary School serves 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lake Forest Hills Elementary School's student population of 685 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 685 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lake Forest Hills Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lake Forest Hills Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #627 out of 2,174 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 66% | 37% |
| White | 26% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lake Forest Hills Elementary School is Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Langford Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Langford Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Langford Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 810 students
0.7 miles
3019 Walton Way Ext
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)737-7301 0.7 6-8 810 - Augusta Copeland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
1.0 miles
1440 Jackson Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)737-7228 1.0 PK-5 469 - Augusta Tutt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 468 students
1.2 miles
495 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)737-7288 1.2 6-8 468 - Augusta Merry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 350 students
1.6 miles
415 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)737-7185 1.6 PK-5 350 - Augusta Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta Special Education School
Grades: 4-11 | 20 students
1.9 miles
3100 Perimeter Pkwy
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)651-0005 1.9 4-11 20
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