Lake City Elementary School

5354 Phillips Dr
Morrow, GA 30260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lake City Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lake City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake City Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1467 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake City Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lake City Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake City Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake City Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lake City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake City Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake City Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake City Elementary School's ranking?
Lake City Elementary School is ranked #1467 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lake City Elementary School often compared to?
Lake City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morrow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lake City Elementary School?
471 students attend Lake City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lake City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake City Elementary School?
Lake City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake City Elementary School offer ?
Lake City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake City Elementary School part of?
Lake City Elementary School is part of Clayton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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