D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Lake Forest Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5920 Sandy Springs Cir, Atlanta, GA 30328
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in Georgia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.67 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 13th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
574
Students
enrolled
10.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%35/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%13/100Students gain 0.67 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.81 in 2009–19; 12th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−13 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−5 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic27%36%reading -7 pts, math -5 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income29%37%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts40th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5920 Sandy Springs Cir
City Atlanta
ZIP Code 30328
District 1302280
NCES School ID 130228003816
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30328

Understanding the community around Lake Forest Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $101,186
Per Capita Income $73,581
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 51.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.2%
High School or Higher 97.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $517,100
Median Rent $1,791
Owner-Occupied 56.9%
Renter-Occupied 43.1%
View full data for ZIP 30328 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lake Forest Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 79.1%
Black 14.8%
White 3.8%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Races 1.2%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 574
Teachers (FTE) 54.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lake Forest Elementary?
Lake Forest Elementary has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lake Forest Elementary?
Lake Forest Elementary has 574 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1.
What grades does Lake Forest Elementary serve?
Lake Forest Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lake Forest Elementary receive per student?
Lake Forest Elementary receives $15,569 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lake Forest Elementary in 30328 ▼
Avg Home Value
$633,770
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,867
1-Year Change
+5.8%
% Renters
43.1%

Other Schools in 30328

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026