Laurel Ridge Elementary School may refer to: Laurel Ridge Elementary School, DeKalb County, Georgia, near Decatur - DeKalb County School District Laurel Ridge Elementary School, Fairfax, Virginia - Fairfax County Public Schools
Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Ridge Elementary School serves the northwest part of Decatur, GA, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurel Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Laurel Ridge Elementary School's student population of 440 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laurel Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Ridge Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#357 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)25.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Laurel Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Laurel Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mclendon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Ridge Elementary School?
440 students attend Laurel Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Laurel Ridge Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Ridge Elementary School?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Ridge Elementary School part of?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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