publicelementaryPK-5

Laurel Ridge Elementary School

1215 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA 30033, United States

+1 (678) 874-6902

5.5

Overall Rating

Location

Loading map...

Laurel Ridge Elementary School Overview

About This School

Laurel Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary in Decatur, Georgia, serving 440 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 57% in ELA and 52% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 36 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $76,083. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 42% White, 21% Black, 19% Hispanic, 9% Two or More Races, and 8% Asian students.

440

Total Students

PK-5

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

36 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts57%

Mathematics52%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Dekalb County

Students per Counselor

440:1

Laurel Ridge Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

57%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 33%State Avg: 37%

52%

Mathematics

City Avg: 26%State Avg: 36%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

440

Students per Counselor

Laurel Ridge Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$76,083

City Avg: $73,166

State Avg: $68,409

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor440:1

Laurel Ridge Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.68%

Male

49.32%

Female

Total Enrollment: 440 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White42.05%

Hispanic18.86%

Asian7.95%

Black21.36%

Two or More Races8.64%

Native American0.91%

Laurel Ridge Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Laurel Ridge Elementary School

Q: What is Laurel Ridge Elementary School?

A: Laurel Ridge Elementary School is a elementary public located in Decatur.

Q: How many students attend Laurel Ridge Elementary School?

A: Laurel Ridge Elementary School has approximately 440 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ridge Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ridge Elementary School is 12:1.

Schools Near Laurel Ridge Elementary School

Other schools in Decatur area you might want to consider

Oak Grove Elementary School

2.6km👑 Best Rated

publicelementary429 students

+2.2 Rating vs this school+20% ELA vs this school+25% Math vs this school

Atlanta, GA

7.7

Rating

Briarlake Elementary School

2.7km

publicelementary360 students

Decatur, GA

5.5

Rating

Sagamore Hills Elementary School

3.2km

publicelementary428 students

+5% Math vs this school

publichigh2,234 students

Atlanta, GA

3.8

Rating

Druid Hills Middle School

510m📍 Closest

publicmiddle985 students

Decatur, GA

3.7

Rating

International Community School

1.9km

charter schoolelementary501 students

Decatur, GA

3.0

Rating

Mclendon Elementary School

1.8km

publicelementary342 students

Decatur, GA

2.7

Rating

Coralwood Education Center

1.8km

publicelementary218 students

Decatur, GA

N/A

Rating

View More Schools in Decatur

Detailed Information about Laurel Ridge Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Laurel Ridge Elementary School - Decatur, GA

Quick Facts about Laurel Ridge Elementary School
School Name	Laurel Ridge Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	1215 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA 30033, Decatur, GA
County	Dekalb County
Phone	+1 (678) 874-6902
Total Students	440
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	36
Rating	5.5/10
ELA Proficiency	57%
Math Proficiency	52%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Ridge Elementary School

What is Laurel Ridge Elementary School?

Laurel Ridge Elementary School is a elementary public located in Decatur.

How many students attend Laurel Ridge Elementary School?

Laurel Ridge Elementary School has approximately 440 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ridge Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ridge Elementary School is 12:1.

Explore More Schools

All Schools in Decatur Elementary Schools in Decatur Middle Schools in Decatur High Schools in Decatur All Schools in Georgia Search All Schools