Lake Forest Elementary

5920 Sandy Springs Cir
Atlanta, GA 30328

624 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Forest Elementary School, located in the Sandy Springs area of Atlanta, serves a diverse student population within the Fulton County School District. The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology in the classroom. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the curriculum is designed to meet individual student needs through various instructional strategies and extracurricular enrichment opportunities.

Beyond its academic core, Lake Forest Elementary prides itself on maintaining strong community ties and active parental involvement. The school often hosts events that bridge the gap between home and classroom, encouraging families to participate in their children's education. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and excellence, Lake Forest aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its students, helping them develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a global society.

624

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	514
Black	76
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
514 (82.4 %)
Black
76 (12.2 %)
White
19 (3.0 %)
Two or More
9 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Fulton County
Phone:	(470)254-8740
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	534
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 113