Serving 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Park Elementary School's student population of 664 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Park Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
18%
36%
White
65%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Park Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Park Elementary School is ranked #343 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lake Park Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove Elementary School, Hahira Elementary School, Westside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Lake Park Elementary School?
664 students attend Lake Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lake Park Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Park Elementary School?
Lake Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Park Elementary School offer ?
Lake Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Park Elementary School part of?
Lake Park Elementary School is part of Lowndes County School District.
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