Lamar County Elementary School
Lamar County Elementary School serves 611 students in grades 3-5.
Lamar County Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (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 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Lamar County Elementary School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 611 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lamar County Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Lamar County Elementary School is 0.55, 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 | #965 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 35% | 37% |
| White | 57% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lamar County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lamar County Elementary School is Lamar County High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lamar County Middle School (2.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Barnesville Lamar County Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 603 students10
2.4 miles
100 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8652 2.4 6-8 603 - Barnesville Lamar County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 723 students
2.6 miles
154 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661 2.6 PK-2 723 - Barnesville Lamar County High School Math: 15% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 755 students10
2.7 miles
1 Trojan Way
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8641 2.7 9-12 755 - Forsyth Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 662 students10
10.4 miles
558 Ga Highway 83 S
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7066 10.4 PK-5 662 - Forsyth Mary Persons High School Math: 49% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,215 student10
11.5 miles
310 Montpelier Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-2812 11.5 9-12 1,215
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