Lake Park Elementary School
Lake Park Elementary School serves 566 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 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lake Park 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 1%)
School Overview
Lake Park Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 566 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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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 0.59, 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 | #542 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) | 49% | 42% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 4% |
Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
Black | 49% | 37% |
White | 41% | 40% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 56% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Dougherty 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 Westover High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Merry Acres Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sherwood Acres Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Albany Westover High School Math: 24% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,396 student10
0.3 miles
2600 Partridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3320 0.3 9-12 1,396 - Albany Sherwood Acres Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 736 students10
1.1 miles
2201 Doncaster Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397 1.1 PK-5 736 - Albany Merry Acres Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 685 students10
1.3 miles
1601 Florence Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338 1.3 6-8 685 - Albany West Town Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 450 students10
2.1 miles
1113 University St
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409 2.1 PK-5 450 - Albany Northside Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 410 students10
2.3 miles
901 14th Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390 2.3 PK-5 410
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