Lake Park Elementary School
Lake Park Elementary School serves 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lake Park Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Lake Park Elementary School's student population of 734 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 734 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lake Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Park Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #567 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 18% | 37% |
| White | 68% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowndes County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lake Park Elementary School is Echols County High School (9.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lowndes Middle School (8.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clyattville Elementary School (7.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta Clyattville Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 48%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 668 students10
7.8 miles
5386 Madison Hwy
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 316-8602 7.8 PK-5 668 - Jasper Hamilton County Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 981 students10
7.8 miles
5686 Us Highway 129 S
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-8000 7.8 PK-6 981 - Valdosta Moulton-branch Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 618 students10
8.2 miles
5725 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2294 8.2 PK-5 618 - Valdosta Lowndes Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 38%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 836 students10
8.5 miles
2379 Copeland Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2280 8.5 6-8 836 - Statenville Echols County Elementary Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 618 students10
9.4 miles
229 Us Highway 129 S
Statenville, GA 31648
(229) 559-5413 9.4 PK-8 618
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