Lake Joy Primary School

Lake Joy Primary School serves 718 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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Lake Joy Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Lake Joy Primary School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
718 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lake Joy Primary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
25%
36%
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White
43%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Lake Joy Primary 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
20%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lake Joy Primary School often compared to?
Lake Joy Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quail Run Elementary School, Bonaire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lake Joy Primary School?
718 students attend Lake Joy Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lake Joy Primary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Joy Primary School?
Lake Joy Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Joy Primary School offer ?
Lake Joy Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lake Joy Primary School part of?
Lake Joy Primary School is part of Houston County School District.

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5   3/12/2020
Best school ever.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Matthew Ramirez

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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