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#1572 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lake Forest Elementary
Elementary School · Fulton County · Atlanta, GA
A Fulton County elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5920 Sandy Springs Cir, Atlanta, GA 30328
- Math 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Forest Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Forest Elementary 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,736
Median home value
$551,600
Median rent
$1,943/mo
College educated
71.7%
Homeownership
56%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30328; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springmont SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Tabula Rasa the Language AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| The Epstein SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Mt Vernon Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,099 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fulton County
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #87 of 104
- District spending per student
- $15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Forest Elementary is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Forest Elementary
Lake Forest Elementary is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 574 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,572 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Forest Elementary
What grades does Lake Forest Elementary serve?
Lake Forest Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Forest Elementary?
Lake Forest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Forest Elementary rank in GA?
Lake Forest Elementary ranks #1,572 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lake Forest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Forest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Forest Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Forest Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lake Forest Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Forest Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Forest Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Forest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Forest Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lake Forest Elementary 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
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (470) 254-8740
- Area population (ZIP 30328)
- 38,821
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 30328; 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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