Lake Forest Elementary School, part of the Sandy Springs Central Learning Cluster, kickstarts learning in children in grades pre-K through 5, with a low student-to-teacher ratio. Home of the Lake Forest Lions, the school’s vision is for students to become productive citizens who are actively engaged, goal-oriented learners.
Opened in 2008, Lake Forest Elementary has been named an International Baccalaureate World School, National PTA School of Excellence, Solution Tree Model Professional Learning Community School, and Institute for Civic Leadership Model School. In addition, Lake Forest offers a Talented and Gifted (TAG) program for students who qualify and dual language programs for some grades, providing immersive experiences with classes in both English and Spanish. The school’s CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agriculture) program integrates technical and occupational skills to help prepare children for careers.
Students in the Lake Forest school cluster go on to attend Ridgeview Middle School and Riverwood High School. In this full International Baccalaureate school cluster, they experience the IB inquisitive learning program throughout their school career, preparing them for university programs and life.
Lake Forest Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
5920 Sandy Springs Cir,
Atlanta, GA
Fulton County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Taylor H Barton
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.5%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
4.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
2.1%
State Average
10.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
702:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Hispanic
82.4%
Black
12.2%
White
3%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/22/2025
The staff at this school are great! The students are very racist. My son had issues with racism the entire school year. It is a predominately Hispanic school, them not liking African Americans is new to us. We dislike no one. I did everything throughout the year to get my son switched out of this sc...
11/5/2024
This school is truly special. You will not find a harder-working set of teachers who care more about their students needs and their learning. Everyone gives it their all to help students academically, as well as socially and emotionally. Great things are happening at this school. Teachers are going...
11/5/2024
Lake Forest Elementary School in the best school in Sandy Springs!!!!!!! Life at LF is ideal and students thrive here in a loving and caring environment.
11/5/2024
Lake Forest have great teachers and staff. The students are learning and the highly qualified teachers are teaching. Great foundation for building great students.
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$160K - $3.5M
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4,624
Average Home Value
$557,497
Median Lot Size
12,632 Sq Ft
Average House Size
2,252 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Powers Island Unit
- Lake
- Trails
Abernathy Greenway Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Allen Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Lost Corner Preserve
- Trails
- Nature Center
Morgan Falls River Park / Dog Park
- Dog Park
Hammond Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Big Trees Forest Preserve
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Visitor Center
Morgan Falls Athletic Fields
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Northwood Park
- Trails
- Playground
Lake Forest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Atlanta, GA, in the Sandy Springs neighborhood, and is served by the Fulton County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 574 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Lake Forest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $557,497. Discover additional schools in the area, like Riverwood International Charter School, North Springs High School, Yeshiva Atlanta High School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Forest Elementary School.