Serving 599 students in grades 3-5, Lamar County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Lamar County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar County Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Lamar County Elementary School is ranked #1270 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lamar County Elementary School?
599 students attend Lamar County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lamar County Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar County Elementary School?
Lamar County Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar County Elementary School offer ?
Lamar County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Lamar County Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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