Lake Joy Primary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Joy Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lake Joy Primary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lake Joy Primary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
29%
36%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lake Joy Primary School often compared to?
Lake Joy Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quail Run Elementary School, Bonaire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lake Joy Primary School?
588 students attend Lake Joy Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lake Joy Primary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Joy Primary School?
Lake Joy Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Joy Primary School offer ?
Lake Joy Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Joy Primary School part of?
Lake Joy Primary School is part of Houston County School District.
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