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Lake Forest Hills Elementary School vs. Walker Traditional Elementary School

Should you attend Lake Forest Hills Elementary School or Walker Traditional Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
3140 Lake Forest Dr
Augusta, GA 30909
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Walker Traditional Elementary School
1301 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30901
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
n/a

Walker Traditional Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Forest Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walker Traditional Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
544 students
672 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walker Traditional Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walker Traditional Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walker Traditional Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walker Traditional Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#830 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
#163 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walker Traditional Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in GA)
68%
(Top 10% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walker Traditional Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 10% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walker Traditional Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richmond County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walker Traditional Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richmond County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lake Forest Hills Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walker Traditional Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
46
-
Kindergarten Students
101
98
Grade 1 Students
73
118
Grade 2 Students
96
122
Grade 3 Students
78
120
Grade 4 Students
75
109
Grade 5 Students
75
105

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walker Traditional Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walker Traditional Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
56%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walker Traditional Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walker Traditional Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walker Traditional Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walker Traditional Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walker Traditional Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(12-13 School Year Data)
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walker Traditional Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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