Lake Windward Elementary School
Lake Windward Elementary School serves 748 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lake Windward Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (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 83% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lake Windward Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lake Windward Elementary School's student population of 748 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 748 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lake Windward Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Windward Elementary School is 0.68, 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 | #16 out of 2188 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 33% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 10% | 37% |
| White | 44% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lake Windward Elementary School is Chattahoochee High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Webb Bridge Middle School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alpharetta Webb Bridge Middle School Math: 83% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,195 student10
1.1 miles
4455 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940 1.1 6-8 1,195 - Duluth Abbotts Hill Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 632 students10
1.2 miles
5575 Abbotts Bridge Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-2860 1.2 K-5 632 - Alpharetta Chattahoochee High School Math: 80% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,966 student10
1.4 miles
5230 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600 1.4 9-12 1,966 - Alpharetta Taylor Road Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,336 student10
1.4 miles
5150 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7090 1.4 6-8 1,336 - Duluth Findley Oaks Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 644 students10
1.6 miles
5880 Findley Chase Dr
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3800 1.6 PK-5 644
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