- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverdale, GA
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123000812
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Ridge Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Ridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Riverdale, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lake Ridge Elementary School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130123000812 · Riverdale, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 11.6:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Lake Ridge Elementary School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lake Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 498
Lake Ridge Elementary School
498 students
What this shows Lake Ridge Elementary School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Ridge Elementary School compares
Lake Ridge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 15% in Georgia - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
Two or More 2.6%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Lake Ridge Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Riverdale
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Church Street Elementary School
Standard public school
706 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Harper Elementary School
Standard public school
690 students 13:1 students per teacher
Riverdale Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Pointe South Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Oliver Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 13.3:1 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Ridge Elementary School?
Lake Ridge Elementary School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverdale, GA. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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 Ridge Elementary School?
90.3% of students at Lake Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Ridge Elementary School is African American at 58.2% of enrollment, in Riverdale, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Ridge Elementary School?
Lake Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Riverdale, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Lake Ridge Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.