B+
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1215 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA 30033 · (678) 874-6902 · Part of DeKalb County School District
Students
440
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Laurel Ridge Elementary School
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 17.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 34.8%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 38.5%
Location
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1215 Balsam Dr, Decatur
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K43
Kindergarten66
Grade 166
Grade 262
Grade 365
Grade 471
Grade 567
Enrollment over time
375’20
401’21
412’22
440’23
440’24
Up 17.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 42%Black 21%Hispanic 19%Two or more races 9%Asian 8%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.