Lake Joy Primary School serves 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Joy Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lake Joy Primary School's student population of 666 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lake Joy Primary School is 0.74, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
27%
36%
White
39%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
666 students attend Lake Joy Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lake Joy Primary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 10% 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 15:1, which is higher than 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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