Lamar Reese School of the Arts
354 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Lamar Reese School of the Arts, located on Lily Pond Road in Albany, Georgia, is a specialized public magnet school within the Dougherty County School System. Dedicated to integrating rigorous academics with comprehensive fine arts instruction, the school provides students with unique opportunities to explore disciplines such as music, dance, visual arts, and drama. By weaving creative expression into the daily curriculum, the school aims to foster both cognitive development and artistic proficiency, creating an environment where students can excel in their creative passions alongside their core subjects.
The school is recognized for its commitment to cultivating well-rounded learners who benefit from a structured, arts-enriched academic program. Serving the Albany community, Lamar Reese emphasizes the importance of discipline, collaboration, and self-expression, preparing its students for success both in future educational settings and in their extracurricular endeavors. Through its focus on performance and creative problem-solving, the institution remains a key center for students in the region who thrive in an atmosphere where traditional learning meets artistic exploration.
The school is recognized for its commitment to cultivating well-rounded learners who benefit from a structured, arts-enriched academic program. Serving the Albany community, Lamar Reese emphasizes the importance of discipline, collaboration, and self-expression, preparing its students for success both in future educational settings and in their extracurricular endeavors. Through its focus on performance and creative problem-solving, the institution remains a key center for students in the region who thrive in an atmosphere where traditional learning meets artistic exploration.
354
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black | 348 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Black348 (98.3 %)
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White5 (1.4 %)
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Two or More1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Dougherty County |
| Phone: | (229)431-3495 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 354 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 368 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
65
Grade 1
60
Grade 2
48
Grade 3
57
Grade 4
57
Grade 5
67
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 65 |
| Grade 1 | 60 |
| Grade 2 | 48 |
| Grade 3 | 57 |
| Grade 4 | 57 |
| Grade 5 | 67 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 209 | 59% |
| Male | 145 | 41% |
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