Enrollment
575
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milledgeville, GA
Lakeview Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130021004295
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Milledgeville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Milledgeville, GA.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130021004295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview Academy
Lakeview Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Milledgeville, Georgia, enrolling 575 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Georgia schools and 21% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 575 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 547 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #435, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and White (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 575 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 151 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 575 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Milledgeville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Midway Hills Primary (482 students): Lakeview Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 10.5:1).
Baldwin County also operates Baldwin High School (1,283 students) and Oak Hill Ms (974 students) alongside Lakeview Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeview Academy compares
Lakeview Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$13,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 63.8%
White 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Lakeview Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Lakeview Academy.
$13,772
Per student
-1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 34.7%
Federal 28.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lakeview Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Hills Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Hills Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Milledgeville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~575 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Academy
How many students attend Lakeview Academy?
Lakeview Academy has 575 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milledgeville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Academy is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview Academy?
89.4% of students at Lakeview Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Academy is African American at 63.8% of enrollment, in Milledgeville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Academy?
Lakeview Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeview Academy rank among elementary schools in Milledgeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Milledgeville, 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 Milledgeville on the city page.
Is Lakeview Academy a good school?
Lakeview Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Lakeview Academy, Baldwin County also operates Baldwin High School (1,283 students), Oak Hill Ms (974 students), and Lakeview Primary (804 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.
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