Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Park Elementary School serves the northern part of Albany, GA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with distances to the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Park Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Park Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
63%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
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 #640 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lake Park Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Live Oak Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, Lamar Reese School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lake Park Elementary School?
494 students attend Lake Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lake Park Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Park Elementary School part of?
Lake Park Elementary School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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