Lake Park Elementary School

605 Meadowlark Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Lake Park Elementary School's student population of 499 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
499 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lake Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Park Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
#743 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Park 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.
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Park 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.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Park 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lake Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
63%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lake Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lake Park 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 Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Park 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
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Park 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)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Park 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Park Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Park Elementary School is ranked #743 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lake Park Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Live Oak Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lake Park Elementary School?
499 students attend Lake Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lake Park Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Park Elementary School?
Lake Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Park Elementary School offer ?
Lake Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Park Elementary School part of?
Lake Park Elementary School is part of Dougherty County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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