- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warner Robins, GA
Lake Joy Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Joy Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130288002920
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Joy Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Warner Robins · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Joy Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Joy Primary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Warner Robins, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288002920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Lake Joy Primary School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 130288002920 · Warner Robins, GA Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 13.4:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Lake Joy Primary School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lake Joy Primary 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 588
Lake Joy Primary School
588 students
What this shows Lake Joy Primary School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Joy Primary School compares
Lake Joy Primary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.9%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Lake Joy Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Lower 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 Primary 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 other schools in Warner Robins
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
David a. Perdue Primary
Standard public school
716 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Parkwood Elementary School
Standard public school
683 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Quail Run Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15:1 students per teacher
C. B. Watson Primary School
Standard public school
618 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Shirley Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Joy Primary School
How many students attend Lake Joy Primary School?
Lake Joy Primary School has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warner Robins, GA. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Joy Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Joy Primary School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Primary School?
36.3% of students at Lake Joy Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Joy Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Joy Primary School is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in Warner Robins, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Joy Primary School?
Lake Joy Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Joy Primary School rank among schools in Warner Robins?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Joy Primary School ranks #1 of 10 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 schools in Warner Robins on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Lake Joy Primary 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.