B+
Above Average
81/100

Laurel Ridge Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1215 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 74th percentile in Georgia
Growth
B
Students gain 0.85 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 54th 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

81
Repit Score
out of 100
440
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%74/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%54/100Students gain 0.85 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.22 in 2009–19; 37th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 16% 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 +5 points better 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 proficiency57% (+15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency61% (+19 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
White77%72%reading +18 pts, math +9 pts83rd percentile (list)
Black35%45%reading +5 pts, math +13 pts68th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%55%reading +10 pts, math +13 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -1 pts, math +0 pts43rd 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 1215 Balsam Dr
City Decatur
ZIP Code 30033
District 1301740
NCES School ID 130174000700
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30033

Understanding the community around Laurel Ridge Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $105,260
Per Capita Income $59,322
Poverty Rate 2.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.7%
High School or Higher 94.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $401,000
Median Rent $1,594
Owner-Occupied 65.0%
Renter-Occupied 35.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Laurel Ridge Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.6%
Black 22.5%
Hispanic/Latino 19.6%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More Races 8.4%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 440
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Laurel Ridge Elementary School?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Laurel Ridge Elementary School?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School has 440 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Laurel Ridge Elementary School serve?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Laurel Ridge Elementary School receive per student?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School receives $16,212 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Laurel Ridge Elementary School in 30033 ▼
Avg Home Value
$484,592
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,877
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
35.0%

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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