Lake Joy Primary School

Lake Joy Primary School serves 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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Lake Joy Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Lake Joy Primary School's student population of 625 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
625 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lake Joy Primary School is 0.75, which is more 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
19%
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Black
27%
36%
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White
38%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake Joy Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Joy Primary 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
42%
59%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lake Joy Primary School often compared to?
Lake Joy Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quail Run Elementary School, Bonaire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lake Joy Primary School?
625 students attend Lake Joy Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lake Joy Primary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Joy Primary School?
Lake Joy Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Joy Primary School offer ?
Lake Joy Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lake Joy Primary School part of?
Lake Joy Primary School is part of Houston County School District.

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5   3/12/2020
Best school ever.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Matthew Ramirez

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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