Laurel Ridge Elementary School

Laurel Ridge Elementary sits on Balsam Drive in North Decatur.

Laurel Ridge Elementary serves approximately 400 students.

Laurel Ridge Elementary earns a B+ rating on Niche.

Laurel Ridge Elementary has a large outdooor play area.

Laurel Ridge Elementary has a student teacher ratio of 10:1.

Laurel Ridge Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1215 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA

North Druid Woods Neighborhood

Dekalb County Schools

401 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Kari Schrock

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
57%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

375:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.5%

Female

48.5%

White

39.9%

Black

22.5%

Hispanic

17.4%

Two or more races

9.8%

Asian

9.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

3/9/2026

I had a horrible experience with this school, ever since my child was enrolled!

5.0 parent

2/14/2025

LRES has a sweet and warm environment. We are so grateful to have found this community!

2.0 parent

5/5/2022

This school has leadership issues which lead to teachers quitting en mass. There’s hardly any support for gifted students , currently no stem. Missing a lot of teachers and staff so larger class numbers and frazzled overworked teachers. The building has a lead paint problem that has not been address...

5.0 parent

9/16/2020

Fantastic Teachers and staff. Pleasure to have my daughter attend

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Druid Hills High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

Margaret Harris Comprehensive School

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Decatur High School

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Public

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Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30033 North Druid Woods

Laurel Ridge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Decatur, GA and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 401 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Laurel Ridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $546,932. Discover additional schools in the area, like Druid Hills High School, Margaret Harris Comprehensive School, Decatur High School, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Laurel Ridge Elementary School.

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