Lake Park Elementary School
Tel:
(229)559-5153
- Lake Park Elementary School serves 749 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (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 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Lake Park Elementary School's student population of 749 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 749 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lake Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lake Park Elementary School is 0.48, 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 | #499 out of 2,174 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 17% | 37% |
| White | 70% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowndes County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta Clyattville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 690 students
7.8 miles
5386 Madison Hwy
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)559-7062 7.8 PK-5 690 - Jennings North Hamilton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 485 students
7.8 miles
1291 Florida St
Jennings, FL 32053
(386)938-1400 7.8 PK-6 485 - Valdosta Moulton-branch Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 603 students
8.2 miles
5725 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)245-2294 8.2 PK-5 603 - Valdosta Lowndes Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 859 students
8.5 miles
2379 Copeland Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)245-2280 8.5 6-8 859 - Statenville Echols County High School Grades: 9-12 | 224 students
9.7 miles
190 Ga Highway 94 E
Statenville, GA 31648
(229)559-5413 9.7 9-12 224
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