- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warner Robins, GA
Lake Joy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Joy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130288003618
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Joy Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Warner Robins · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Joy Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Joy Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Warner Robins, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288003618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Lake Joy Elementary School shrank from 703 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 130288003618 · Warner Robins, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 14.3:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Lake Joy Elementary School shrank from 703 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lake Joy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- This school 617
Lake Joy Elementary School
617 students
What this shows Lake Joy Elementary School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Joy Elementary School compares
Lake Joy Elementary School 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 588 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.9%
African American 27.2%
Asian 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Lake Joy Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Joy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Joy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Warner Robins
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Joy Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Joy Elementary School?
Lake Joy Elementary School has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warner Robins, GA. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Joy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Joy Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Joy Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Lake Joy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Joy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Joy Elementary School is White at 37.9% of enrollment, in Warner Robins, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Joy Elementary School?
Lake Joy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Joy Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warner Robins?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Joy Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Warner Robins, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warner Robins on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Lake Joy Elementary School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.