Excellent
#277 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 6% in state
Lake George Elementary School
Elementary School · Lake George Central School District · Lake George, NY
A Lake George Central School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
69 SUN VALLEY DR, Lake George, NY 12845
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake George Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake George 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated802/100K
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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
$95,583
Median home value
$371,700
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lake George Central School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $36,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake George Elementary School is listed in LAKE GEORGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake George Elementary School
Lake George Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake George, NY, part of Lake George Central School District, serving approximately 295 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake George Elementary School
What grades does Lake George Elementary School serve?
Lake George Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lake George Elementary School?
Lake George Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake George Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake George Elementary School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake George Elementary School rank in NY?
Lake George Elementary School ranks #277 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Lake George Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake George Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 George Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake George Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake George Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lake George Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake George Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lake George Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake George Elementary School?
29.5% of students at Lake George 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (518) 668-5714
- Area population (ZIP 12845)
- 4,389
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 52.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 12845; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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