Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

Q: Is Lake Forest Hills Elementary School a good school?

Lake Forest Hills Elementary School ranks 503 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Forest Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 514 students in grades PK-5 in Augusta, Georgia, which is part of the Richmond County School District. Despite being in a low-performing district, this school stands out as a relatively high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on academic assessments.

One key factor that sets Lake Forest Hills Elementary School apart is its strong academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 53.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 26.9% for the Richmond County district and 48.2% for the state of Georgia. The school also performs well in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, Lake Forest Hills Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio than many nearby schools, ranging from 11.5 to 13.9 over the past few years, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.

Another notable aspect of Lake Forest Hills Elementary is its high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, around 98% in recent years, indicating a high-poverty student population. Despite these challenges, the school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, outperforming many other schools in the Richmond County School District. This suggests the school is employing effective strategies to support its students and provide a quality education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3140 Lake Forest Dr
Augusta, GA 30909

(706) 737-7317

District: Richmond County

SchoolDigger Rank:
503^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,485

Students who attend Lake Forest Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Langford Middle School
High:	Academy of Richmond County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 544

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.7%

White:

30.3%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Forest Hills Elementary School ranks better than 59.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Richmond County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (55.7%), White (30.3%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Richmond County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 13^th best among 27 elementary schools in the Richmond County School District. (See more...)

Compare Lake Forest Hills Elementary School employs 44.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School is $10,485, which is the 5^th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Richmond County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Forest Hills Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Richmond County:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County 176^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	54.42	579^th	1101	47.4%
2007	72.63	304^th	1125	73.0%
2008	74.79	250^th	1134	78.0%
2009	62.28	461^st	1133	59.3%
2010	47.47	732^nd	1183	38.1%
2011	49.63	719^th	1212	40.7%
2012	54.61	670^th	1201	44.2%
2013	62.03	553^rd	1225	54.9%
2014	66.42	474^th	1231	61.5%
2015	63.24	383^rd	1240	69.1%
2016	62.21	410^th	1233	66.7%
2017	52.37	519^th	1205	56.9%
2018	65.44	372^nd	1209	69.2%
2019	66.58	369^th	1234	70.1%
2021	51.22	540^th	1214	55.5%
2022	55.49	502^nd	1244	59.6%
2023	53.24	522^nd	1242	58.0%
2024	55.30	503^rd	1248	59.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	207	277	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
2001	219	275	13	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
2002	197	277	13	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	498
2003	197	277	13	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	498
2004	211	257	12	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	484
2005	192	242	17	6	0	n/a	n/a	14	471
2006	197	252	16	8	0	n/a	n/a	14	487
2007	180	225	18	10	0	n/a	n/a	14	447
2008	187	219	14	8	0	n/a	n/a	14	442
2009	184	255	19	11	1	n/a	n/a	13	483
2010	205	302	20	7	1	0	12	0	547
2011	213	308	15	8	1	2	16	0	563
2012	229	297	10	11	0	2	15	0	564
2013	208	345	12	14	1	4	20	0	604
2014	196	338	20	21	2	2	20	0	599
2015	204	366	19	24	1	1	14	0	629
2016	175	427	16	30	1	3	19	0	671
2017	176	448	17	28	0	1	15	0	685
2018	182	447	19	31	0	1	25	0	705
2019	174	350	14	17	0	1	18	0	574
2020	199	378	12	16	0	1	12	0	618
2021	167	352	10	14	0	1	11	0	555
2022	173	328	11	16	0	1	14	0	543
2023	166	289	9	25	0	1	24	0	514
2024	165	303	7	25	2	2	40	0	544

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 Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	502	29.0	17.3	57.6
2001	515	36.0	14.3	40.2
2002	498	36.0	13.8	50.6
2003	498	36.0	13.8	50.6
2004	484	32.0	15.1	45.9
2005	471	40.0	11.8	50.1
2006	487	39.2	12.4	47.6
2007	447	39.6	11.3	43.9
2008	442	41.0	10.8	44.6
2009	483	40.0	12.1	51.1
2010	547	44.0	12.4	52.7
2011	563	44.0	12.7	51.3
2012	564	44.0	12.8	51.1
2013	604	42.0	14.3	56
2014	599	41.0	14.6	96.8
2015	629	42.0	14.9	96.8
2016	671	43.0	15.6	96.7
2017	685	42.7	16.0	96.8
2018	705	46.3	15.2	96.3
2019	574	39.0	14.7	96.3
2020	618	40.0	15.4	98.1
2021	555	39.8	13.9	98
2022	543	44.0	12.3	n/a
2023	514	44.5	11.5	97.9
2024	544	44.5	12.2	43.6

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 Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	502	29.0	17.3	57.6
2001	515	36.0	14.3	40.2
2002	498	36.0	13.8	50.6
2003	498	36.0	13.8	50.6
2004	484	32.0	15.1	45.9
2005	471	40.0	11.8	50.1
2006	487	39.2	12.4	47.6
2007	447	39.6	11.3	43.9
2008	442	41.0	10.8	44.6
2009	483	40.0	12.1	51.1
2010	547	44.0	12.4	52.7
2011	563	44.0	12.7	51.3
2012	564	44.0	12.8	51.1
2013	604	42.0	14.3	56
2014	599	41.0	14.6	96.8
2015	629	42.0	14.9	96.8
2016	671	43.0	15.6	96.7
2017	685	42.7	16.0	96.8
2018	705	46.3	15.2	96.3
2019	574	39.0	14.7	96.3
2020	618	40.0	15.4	98.1
2021	555	39.8	13.9	98
2022	543	44.0	12.3	n/a
2023	514	44.5	11.5	97.9
2024	544	44.5	12.2	43.6

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 Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$593 (6.5%)	$8,560 (93.5%)	$9,153
2018	$648 (6.7%)	$9,015 (93.3%)	$9,663
2019	$798 (7.6%)	$9,687 (92.4%)	$10,485

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 369^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 522^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Forest Hills Elementary School)	48.1	45.8	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)	21.3	19.6	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Forest Hills Elementary School)	48.1	55.6	7.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)	26.4	21.8	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Forest Hills Elementary School)	67.4	33.3	34.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)	21.9	14.8	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Forest Hills Elementary School)	65.2	35.1	30.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)	28	18.6	9.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Forest Hills Elementary School)	55	45.2	9.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)	27.1	21.6	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Forest Hills Elementary School)	48.8	25	23.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)	24.9	11.6	13.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Lake Forest Hills Elementary School)	40	35.7	4.3%
5th Grade Science (Richmond County)	21.1	17.8	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	574	514	10.5%
African American	350	289	17.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	9	35.7%
Hispanic	17	25	47.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	174	166	4.6%
Two or More Races	18	24	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.3%	97.9%	1.5%

Schools Near Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3140 Lake Forest Dr	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7317	544	45	12.2	43.6%	165 (30.3%)	303 (55.7%)	25 (4.6%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (7.4%)	55.3	503^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	59.7%		53.2	522^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	58.0%	19	46.7	36.1	53.4	41.3	50.0	38.4	34.2	$10,485	$798	$9,687
Copeland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1440 Jackson Rd	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7228	397	36	11.1	99.7%	10 (2.5%)	345 (86.9%)	31 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	13.5	1128^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.6%		9.5	1196^th of 1242 public elementary schools	3.7%	68	19.3	13.7	27.1	8.8	13.7	18.6	20.3	$8,791	$942	$7,848
Merry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Boy Scout Rd	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7185	401	35	11.4	96.3%	32 (8.0%)	328 (81.8%)	21 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.7%)	10.8	1173^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	6.0%		12.5	1134^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.7%	39	8.6	10.9	30.2	6.9	16.4	15.1	17.0	$9,339	$913	$8,425
Bayvale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3309 Milledgeville Rd	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7255	380	32	12.0	93.9%	22 (5.8%)	246 (64.7%)	103 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	12.9	1142^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	8.5%		12.6	1129^th of 1242 public elementary schools	9.1%	13	8.7	5.3	20.5	21.7	26.3	15.9	22.7	$10,366	$1,593	$8,773
Warren Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Warren Rd	Augusta	30907	Columbia County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 868-4022	592	46	12.9	66.4%	95 (16.0%)	374 (63.2%)	45 (7.6%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	67 (11.3%)	22.1	979^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.6%		25.9	899^th of 1242 public elementary schools	27.6%	80	25.3	18.3	33.3	32.5	33.3	11.1	17.8	$8,322	$770	$7,551
Monte Sano Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2164 Richmond Ave	Augusta	30904	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 481-1813	383	31	12.5	100.0%	24 (6.3%)	329 (85.9%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	13.8	1120^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.3%		11.2	1157^th of 1242 public elementary schools	6.8%	37	23.9	18.3	23.4	19.6	20.0	6.4	12.8	$9,152	$1,065	$8,088
Barton Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2329 Barton Chapel Rd	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4955	406	34	12.0	100.0%	7 (1.7%)	354 (87.2%)	33 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	4.1	1247^th of 1248 public elementary schools	0.1%		6.1	1231^st of 1242 public elementary schools	0.9%	16	9.0	6.3	11.7	3.1	3.2	0.0	3.4	$9,012	$993	$8,019
Sue Reynolds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3840 Wrightsboro Rd	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 855-2540	642	47	13.8	79.8%	22 (3.4%)	533 (83.0%)	40 (6.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.2%)	26 (4.0%)	9.8	1193^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	4.4%		10.1	1182^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	4.8%	11	14.3	13.5	20.0	17.9	17.0	6.3	12.6	$9,021	$706	$8,315
Garrett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Eisenhower Dr	Augusta	30904	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7222	374	34	10.9	81.0%	78 (20.9%)	234 (62.6%)	22 (5.9%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	28 (7.5%)	18	1039^th of 1248 public elementary schools	16.7%		25.2	911^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.7%	128	16.7	31.7	20.4	27.8	22.0	11.1	20.4	$10,622	$1,093	$9,530
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	510 Eve St	Augusta	30904	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7262	335	30	11.2	100.0%	19 (5.7%)	289 (86.3%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.1%)	15	1099^th of 1248 public elementary schools	11.9%		14.3	1101^st of 1242 public elementary schools	11.4%	2	11.8	16.7	31.7	7.8	4.8	34.1	14.6	$9,783	$1,229	$8,554

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

What district is Lake Forest Hills Elementary School in?

Richmond County

What schools do graduates of Lake Forest Hills Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Forest Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Langford Middle School
High : Academy of Richmond County High School

How many students attend Lake Forest Hills Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 544 students attended Lake Forest Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Forest Hills Elementary School?

Students at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School are 56% African American, 30% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Lake Forest Hills Elementary School a good school?

Lake Forest Hills Elementary School ranks 503^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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