Below Average
#1850 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lamar County Elementary School
Elementary School · Lamar County · Barnesville, GA
An elementary school in Barnesville, GA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
228 Roberta Dr, Barnesville, GA 30204
- Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lamar County Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lamar County Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,852
Median home value
$173,300
Median rent
$908/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lamar County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lamar County Elementary School is listed in Lamar County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lamar County Elementary School
Lamar County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Barnesville, GA, part of Lamar County, serving approximately 599 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,850 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lamar County Elementary School
What grades does Lamar County Elementary School serve?
Lamar County Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Lamar County Elementary School?
Lamar County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lamar County Elementary School rank in GA?
Lamar County Elementary School ranks #1,850 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lamar County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lamar County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Lamar County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lamar County Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lamar County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lamar County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lamar County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lamar County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lamar County Elementary School?
72.0% of students at Lamar County 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lamar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (770) 358-5556
- Area population (ZIP 30204)
- 13,425
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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 30204; 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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