Lake City Elementary School vs Sankofa Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake City Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
Sankofa Montessori
Forest Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
144 students
| Measure | Lake City Elementary School Lake City, Georgia | Sankofa Montessori Forest Park, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #696 of 1,308 | #837 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #34045 of 50,301 | #37978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 479 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Lake City | Forest Park |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 30.9).
- •Sankofa Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 100%).
- •Lake City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Lake City Elementary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 144.
- •Lake City Elementary School is a public school while Sankofa Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake City Elementary School better than Sankofa Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Lake City Elementary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 30.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lake City Elementary School and Sankofa Montessori?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Forest Park in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake City Elementary School: 479. Sankofa Montessori: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake City Elementary School and Sankofa Montessori rank in Georgia?
Lake City Elementary School is 696th of 1,308 and Sankofa Montessori is 837th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).