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.
354
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lamar Reese School of the Arts
Demographic Student Count
White5
Black348
Two or More1
  • Black
    348 (98.3 %)
  • White
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lamar Reese School of the Arts
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten65
Grade 160
Grade 248
Grade 357
Grade 457
Grade 567
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lamar Reese School of the Arts
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20959%
Male14541%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)