LAKE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lake Park Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Dougherty County school district, located in Albany, GA with about 566 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Lake Park Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lake Park Elementary School, located at 605 Meadowlark Dr in Albany, Georgia, is a public school serving the local community within the Dougherty County School System. The school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the elementary grades, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of its commitment to student growth, the school aims to cultivate a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal development during these critical early years of a child's education.
Beyond the standard curriculum, Lake Park Elementary typically engages students through various school-wide initiatives and community-focused activities intended to foster school spirit and parental involvement. The school utilizes its facility on Meadowlark Drive to serve as a hub for local families, working to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. With a mission rooted in equity and educational excellence, the school remains an active participant in the broader Albany educational landscape, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
For more information, contact Lake Park Elementary School at (229) 431-3370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
LAKE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Albany, GA with about 566 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dougherty County
- Total Students:
- 566
- Teachers:
- 29.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 566 students
- Black or African American
- 49.1%
- White
- 41.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.