- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, GA
Lamar Reese School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Reese School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130183002314
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Reese School of the Arts earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar Reese School of the Arts has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Reese School of the Arts ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Albany, GA.
School address
District: Dougherty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130183002314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lamar Reese School of the Arts held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130183002314 · Albany, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Westover High School (1,234 students)
Lamar Reese School of the Arts held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lamar Reese School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westover High
Westover High School
1,234 students
- Dougherty Comp
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
1,191 students
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,189 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary School
833 students
- Merry Acres Mi
Merry Acres Middle School
807 students
- This school 368
Lamar Reese School of the Arts
368 students
What this shows Lamar Reese School of the Arts reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar Reese School of the Arts compares
Lamar Reese School of the Arts 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.1%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.8, Lamar Reese School of the Arts is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dougherty County reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar Reese School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar Reese School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
2 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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar Reese School of the Arts
How many students attend Lamar Reese School of the Arts?
Lamar Reese School of the Arts has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, GA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Reese School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Reese School of the Arts is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar Reese School of the Arts?
100.0% of students at Lamar Reese School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar Reese School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Lamar Reese School of the Arts is African American at 98.1% of enrollment, in Albany, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Reese School of the Arts?
Lamar Reese School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lamar Reese School of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Reese School of the Arts ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Dougherty County?
Besides Lamar Reese School of the Arts, Dougherty County also operates Westover High School (1,234 students), Dougherty Comprehensive High School (1,191 students), and Monroe High School (1,189 students). See the Dougherty County district page for the complete list.