Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(678) 874-6902
Laurel Ridge Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Laurel Ridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Laurel Ridge Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 473 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Laurel Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Laurel Ridge Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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 | #423 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 15% |
| Black | 18% | 37% |
| White | 47% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Laurel Ridge Elementary School is Lakeside High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Druid Hills Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Druid Hills Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 929 students10
0.3 miles
3100 Mount Olive Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602 0.3 6-8 929 - Decatur Coralwood Education Center Grades: PK-K | 236 students
1.1 miles
2477 Coralwood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6002 1.1 PK-K 236 - Decatur Mclendon Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 421 students10
1.1 miles
3169 Hollywood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902 1.1 PK-5 421 - Atlanta Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 534 students10
1.6 miles
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402 1.6 PK-5 534 - Decatur Briarlake Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 429 students10
1.7 miles
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502 1.7 PK-5 429
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