Lamar Reese School of the Arts

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Lamar Reese School of the Arts ranks 714 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lamar Reese School of the Arts is an elementary school located in Albany, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 354 students. The school is part of the Dougherty County School District, which is ranked 165 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Lamar Reese School of the Arts has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking between 596 and 1046 out of around 1,200-1,250 schools.

Lamar Reese School of the Arts consistently underperforms compared to the Dougherty County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 18.9% to 39.6% across the different grade levels and subject areas, while the Dougherty County and Georgia state averages were generally higher. Additionally, the school has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the school has struggled to improve its academic performance over the years.

When comparing Lamar Reese School of the Arts to the nearby schools in the Dougherty County district, such as Lake Park Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, it becomes evident that Lamar Reese School of the Arts is underperforming academically. These nearby schools consistently outperform Lamar Reese School of the Arts on the Milestones Assessments, despite serving similar student populations. The lack of improvement over time and the potential factors impacting the school's performance, such as socioeconomic status and access to resources, suggest that Lamar Reese School of the Arts may be facing significant challenges that require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1215 Lily Pond Rd
Albany, GA 31701

(229) 431-3495

District: Dougherty County

SchoolDigger Rank:
714^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,180

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 351

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.6%

White:

1.1%

Two or more races:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lamar Reese School of the Arts ranks worse than 57.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Dougherty County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.6%), White (1.1%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lamar Reese School of the Arts is 13.5, which is the 6^th best among 14 elementary schools in the Dougherty County School District. (See more...)

Compare Lamar Reese School of the Arts employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar Reese School of the Arts is $10,180. 10 elementary schools in the Dougherty County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lamar Reese School of the Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dougherty County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dougherty County 165^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lamar Reese School of the Arts

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	15.35	995^th	1101	9.6%
2007	24.30	936^th	1125	16.8%
2008	31.28	882^nd	1134	22.2%
2009	46.88	688^th	1133	39.3%
2010	38.18	845^th	1183	28.6%
2011	38.06	867^th	1212	28.5%
2012	65.40	476^th	1201	60.4%
2013	48.89	758^th	1225	38.1%
2014	59.41	596^th	1231	51.6%
2015	23.85	962^nd	1240	22.4%
2016	16.65	1046^th	1233	15.2%
2017	18.03	1004^th	1205	16.7%
2018	25.25	903^rd	1209	25.3%
2019	27.27	898^th	1234	27.2%
2021	18.75	978^th	1214	19.4%
2022	22.35	958^th	1244	23.0%
2023	34.21	778^th	1242	37.4%
2024	38.75	714^th	1248	42.8%

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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 Lamar Reese School of the Arts

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	8	404	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
2001	13	453	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
2002	10	431	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2003	10	431	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2004	7	470	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
2005	6	541	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
2006	3	578	1	n/a	n/a	0	582
2007	9	549	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
2008	5	588	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
2009	3	611	0	n/a	n/a	1	615
2010	2	644	0	0	1	0	647
2011	1	567	1	0	0	0	569
2012	5	531	2	0	0	0	538
2013	3	548	1	0	0	0	552
2014	2	541	1	0	0	0	544
2015	5	535	1	0	1	0	542
2016	3	565	2	0	1	0	571
2017	3	565	1	0	3	0	572
2018	1	506	1	0	3	0	511
2019	0	481	0	0	4	0	485
2020	1	415	0	1	3	0	420
2021	4	394	1	1	5	0	405
2022	6	348	0	0	2	0	356
2023	5	348	0	0	1	0	354
2024	4	346	0	0	1	0	351

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 Reese School of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	412	18.6	22.2	79.6
2001	466	21.6	21.6	75.5
2002	441	30.5	14.5	86.4
2003	441	30.5	14.5	86.4
2004	477	25.0	19.1	84.7
2005	547	29.2	18.7	84.6
2006	582	28.0	20.8	77.1
2007	558	31.0	18.0	85.3
2008	593	35.0	16.9	88
2009	615	39.5	15.6	88.8
2010	647	36.5	17.7	88.4
2011	569	32.0	17.7	89.5
2012	538	29.0	18.5	89.6
2013	552	33.0	16.7	92.2
2014	544	34.0	16.0	99.4
2015	542	30.0	18.0	100
2016	571	32.0	17.8	99.5
2017	572	33.0	17.3	100
2018	511	33.5	15.2	n/a
2019	485	29.5	16.4	100
2020	420	30.0	14.0	100
2021	405	31.0	13.0	100
2022	356	29.5	12.0	n/a
2023	354	24.5	14.4	100
2024	351	26.0	13.5	100

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 Reese School of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	412	18.6	22.2	79.6
2001	466	21.6	21.6	75.5
2002	441	30.5	14.5	86.4
2003	441	30.5	14.5	86.4
2004	477	25.0	19.1	84.7
2005	547	29.2	18.7	84.6
2006	582	28.0	20.8	77.1
2007	558	31.0	18.0	85.3
2008	593	35.0	16.9	88
2009	615	39.5	15.6	88.8
2010	647	36.5	17.7	88.4
2011	569	32.0	17.7	89.5
2012	538	29.0	18.5	89.6
2013	552	33.0	16.7	92.2
2014	544	34.0	16.0	99.4
2015	542	30.0	18.0	100
2016	571	32.0	17.8	99.5
2017	572	33.0	17.3	100
2018	511	33.5	15.2	n/a
2019	485	29.5	16.4	100
2020	420	30.0	14.0	100
2021	405	31.0	13.0	100
2022	356	29.5	12.0	n/a
2023	354	24.5	14.4	100
2024	351	26.0	13.5	100

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 Reese School of the Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$915 (10.4%)	$7,860 (89.6%)	$8,775
2018	$1,150 (11.4%)	$8,973 (88.6%)	$10,123
2019	$1,080 (10.6%)	$9,100 (89.4%)	$10,180

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamar Reese School of the Arts

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 898^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 778^th of 1242 Elementary schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lamar Reese School of the Arts)	26	35.1	9.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)	19.2	21.3	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar Reese School of the Arts)	49.4	36.8	12.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar Reese School of the Arts)	30.2	19.6	10.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)	22.9	19.8	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Reese School of the Arts)	34.9	23.2	11.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)	34.2	27.1	7.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar Reese School of the Arts)	26.1	32.8	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)	26.2	23.5	2.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Reese School of the Arts)	20.7	14.8	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)	19.8	14.1	5.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Lamar Reese School of the Arts)	29.3	41	11.7%
5th Grade Science (Dougherty County)	26.5	27.7	1.2%
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	485	354	27%
African American	481	348	27.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	5
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Lamar Reese School of the Arts

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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
Lamar Reese School of the Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Lily Pond Rd	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3495	351	26	13.5	100.0%	4 (1.1%)	346 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38.7	714^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.8%		34.2	778^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.4%	64	37.0	39.6	37.3	37.0	18.9	25.5	39.2	$10,180	$1,081	$9,100
Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 438-3502	450	24	18.4	100.0%	3 (0.7%)	428 (95.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	9.3	1201^st of 1248 public elementary schools	3.8%		11.4	1153^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	7.2%	48	15.2	10.7	5.8	8.3	25.5	11.5	11.5	$13,495	$3,333	$10,161
Radium Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Roxanna Rd	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3395	446	31	14.3	100.0%	36 (8.1%)	350 (78.5%)	44 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	11.7	1161^st of 1248 public elementary schools	7.0%		13.1	1118^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.0%	43	1.7	20.6	14.1	6.7	27.9	9.0	20.5	$10,163	$1,118	$9,045
Alice Coachman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1425 W Oakridge Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3488	447	31	14.4	100.0%	20 (4.5%)	410 (91.7%)	10 (2.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	8.5	1215^th of 1248 public elementary schools	2.6%		10.5	1173^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	5.6%	42	14.5	7.4	7.3	10.5	14.7	20.0	9.1	$10,594	$1,445	$9,149
Morningside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Sunset Ln	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3387	331	26	12.7	100.0%	5 (1.5%)	293 (88.5%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	20.8	999^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.0%		12.1	1140^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.2%	141	10.9	18.2	28.3	34.8	31.8	14.9	26.7	$11,227	$1,390	$9,836
West Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1113 University St	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3409	293	26	11.3	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	289 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18.4	1030^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.5%		11.5	1148^th of 1242 public elementary schools	7.6%	118	31.9	7.0	27.1	21.3	2.3	22.0	23.7	$10,963	$1,342	$9,621
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	518 W Society Ave	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(229) 431-3373	424	27	15.7	94.6%	4 (0.9%)	406 (95.8%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	61.2	442^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	64.6%		55	508^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.1%	66	34.6	41.9	62.5	61.5	40.9	31.3	57.8	$10,582	$823	$9,758
International Studies Elementary Charter School	Public	PK, KG-5	2237 Cutts Dr	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3384	437	34	12.8	95.9%	18 (4.1%)	321 (73.5%)	89 (20.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	38.5	717^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.5%		47.4	584^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.0%	133	31.3	25.7	44.9	29.9	41.9	27.5	39.1	$12,267	$993	$11,274
Robert H Harvey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1305 E 2nd Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3367	464	28	16.3	100.0%	3 (0.6%)	454 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	16.2	1079^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.5%		16.7	1070^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.8%	9	16.7	11.3	19.5	25.0	22.6	16.9	28.6	$10,388	$1,355	$9,033
Turner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Leonard Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3406	467	35	13.1	100.0%	12 (2.6%)	412 (88.2%)	37 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	12.9	1139^th of 1248 public elementary schools	8.7%		9.8	1193^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	3.9%	54	17.4	8.1	16.9	26.1	17.6	11.3	25.4	$11,072	$1,303	$9,769

Frequently Asked Questions about Lamar Reese School of the Arts

Is Lamar Reese School of the Arts a good school?

Lamar Reese School of the Arts ranks 714^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lamar Reese School of the Arts?

In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended Lamar Reese School of the Arts.

What district is Lamar Reese School of the Arts in?

Dougherty County

What is the racial makeup of Lamar Reese School of the Arts?

Students at Lamar Reese School of the Arts are 99% African American, 1% White.

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