Lamar County Elementary School

Summary:

Lamar County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Barnesville, Georgia, with 553 students. The school is part of the Lamar County School District, which is ranked 144 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lamar County Elementary School consistently underperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, with only 20% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 38.4%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.26% to 69.28% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school spends between $8,148 and $8,990 per student, which is lower than the state average, and has a relatively high student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.4 to 14.8 students per teacher.

When comparing Lamar County Elementary School to nearby schools, it is clear that the school is underperforming. For example, Crescent Road Elementary School in the Griffin-Spalding County district consistently outperforms Lamar County Elementary on state assessments. In contrast, Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School in the Monroe County district ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, suggesting that with the right resources and support, students in the Lamar County area are capable of achieving at high levels. Unfortunately, Lamar County Elementary School's performance has declined over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 644 out of 1,209 Georgia elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 865 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 228 Roberta Dr
       Barnesville, GA  30204


(770) 358-5556

District: Lamar County

SchoolDigger Rank:
865th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Lamar County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lamar County Middle School
High:    Lamar County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.2%
African American:
31.3%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lamar County Elementary School ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.43. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Lamar County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lamar County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar County 144th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lamar County Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.33 741st 1101 32.7%
2007 37.94 792nd 1125 29.6%
2008 39.92 764th 1134 32.6%
2009 40.31 774th 1133 31.7%
2010 47.58 731st 1183 38.2%
2011 52.77 673rd 1212 44.5%
2012 56.62 634th 1201 47.2%
2013 52.60 710th 1225 42.0%
2014 52.61 707th 1231 42.6%
2015 37.13 778th 1240 37.3%
2016 38.24 756th 1233 38.7%
2017 44.22 638th 1205 47.1%
2018 44.40 644th 1209 46.7%
2019 34.50 796th 1234 35.5%
2021 27.20 854th 1214 29.7%
2022 35.48 768th 1244 38.3%
2023 28.57 859th 1242 30.8%
2024 29.43 865th 1248 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lamar County Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lamar County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 309 188 1 9 1 n/a n/a 9 517
2006 305 179 0 9 0 n/a n/a 9 502
2007 314 183 1 8 0 n/a n/a 8 514
2008 342 168 0 10 0 n/a n/a 9 529
2009 355 186 2 9 0 n/a n/a 1 553
2010 341 195 4 9 1 0 7 0 557
2011 343 204 5 10 0 0 15 0 577
2012 345 207 3 13 0 0 15 0 583
2013 362 193 4 13 0 0 13 0 585
2014 347 195 0 15 0 0 17 0 574
2015 370 179 2 16 0 0 24 0 591
2016 383 174 2 20 0 0 30 0 609
2017 368 180 2 23 0 0 33 0 606
2018 346 214 0 20 0 0 31 0 611
2019 341 208 0 15 0 0 33 0 597
2020 358 201 3 6 0 0 34 0 602
2021 359 178 4 12 0 0 33 0 586
2022 338 179 4 22 0 0 29 0 572
2023 311 173 2 31 0 1 35 0 553

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lamar County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 517 36.0 14.4 69.5
2006 502 37.0 13.6 65.5
2007 514 35.7 14.4 62.6
2008 529 36.7 14.4 66.7
2009 553 35.7 15.5 67.4
2010 557 33.8 16.4 71.3
2011 577 34.8 16.5 71.2
2012 583 36.0 16.1 79.6
2013 585 34.2 17.1 80
2014 574 34.2 16.7 76
2015 591 35.0 16.8 77.2
2016 609 38.0 16.0 69.1
2017 606 38.0 15.9 69.1
2018 611 39.0 15.6 75.3
2019 597 38.5 15.5 74.7
2020 602 38.5 15.6 76.2
2021 586 39.5 14.8 69.3
2022 572 40.0 14.3 n/a
2023 553 41.0 13.4 69.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lamar County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 517 36.0 14.4 69.5
2006 502 37.0 13.6 65.5
2007 514 35.7 14.4 62.6
2008 529 36.7 14.4 66.7
2009 553 35.7 15.5 67.4
2010 557 33.8 16.4 71.3
2011 577 34.8 16.5 71.2
2012 583 36.0 16.1 79.6
2013 585 34.2 17.1 80
2014 574 34.2 16.7 76
2015 591 35.0 16.8 77.2
2016 609 38.0 16.0 69.1
2017 606 38.0 15.9 69.1
2018 611 39.0 15.6 75.3
2019 597 38.5 15.5 74.7
2020 602 38.5 15.6 76.2
2021 586 39.5 14.8 69.3
2022 572 40.0 14.3 n/a
2023 553 41.0 13.4 69.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lamar County Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $581 (7.0%) $7,677 (93.0%) $8,258
2018 $529 (6.5%) $7,619 (93.5%) $8,148
2019 $701 (7.8%) $8,288 (92.2%) $8,990

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamar County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 796th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 859th of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County Elementary School)31.322.2
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County)31.322.2
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar County Elementary School)55.242.8
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar County)55.242.8
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County Elementary School)32.822.4
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County)32.822.4
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County Elementary School)43.934.2
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County)43.934.2
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County Elementary School)29.521.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County)29.521.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County Elementary School)26.522
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County)26.522
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Lamar County Elementary School)24.619.9
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Lamar County)24.619.9
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students597553
 7.4%
African American208173
 16.8%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic1531
 106.7%
Pacific Islander01
White341311
 8.8%
Two or More Races3335
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.7%69.3%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lamar County Elementary School

Students who attend Lamar County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lamar County Middle School
High : Lamar County High School

Students at Lamar County Elementary School are 56% White, 31% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Lamar County Elementary School.

Lamar County Elementary School ranks 865th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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