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#1411 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lake City Elementary School
Elementary School · Clayton County · Lake City, GA
A Clayton County elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5354 Phillips Dr, Lake City, GA 30260
- Math 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake City Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake City Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,212
Median home value
$189,800
Median rent
$1,391/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Haynie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 791 | Compare → |
| Morrow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Edmonds Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 445 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clayton County
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #10 of 66
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake City Elementary School is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake City Elementary School
Lake City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake City, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 471 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,411 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake City Elementary School
What grades does Lake City Elementary School serve?
Lake City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lake City Elementary School?
Lake City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake City Elementary School rank in GA?
Lake City Elementary School ranks #1,411 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lake City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake City Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lake City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lake City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lake City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake City Elementary School?
86.8% of students at Lake City Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (404) 362-3855
- Area population (ZIP 30260)
- 27,784
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30260; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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