- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Lake Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228003816
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Forest Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #31 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Forest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Forest Elementary ranks #31 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228003816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Lake Forest Elementary shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 54.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 130228003816 · Atlanta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 9.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Lake Forest Elementary shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 54.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lake Forest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 534
Lake Forest Elementary
534 students
What this shows Lake Forest Elementary reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Forest Elementary compares
Lake Forest Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.5%
African American 13.7%
White 3.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Lake Forest Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Forest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Forest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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Charles R. Drew Charter School
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Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
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941 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cobb Horizon High School
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Morris Brandon Elementary School
Standard public school
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Forest Elementary
How many students attend Lake Forest Elementary?
Lake Forest Elementary has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary is 9.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Forest Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lake Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Forest Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Forest Elementary?
Lake Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Forest Elementary rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Forest Elementary ranks #31 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Lake Forest Elementary, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.