What Diamond Lake Elementary School does

Diamond Lake Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in Hephzibah, Georgia, operating under the Richmond County School System since its founding in 2006. The school serves approximately 577 students drawn from a state-assigned geographic attendance zone, with a faculty and staff of more than 80 personnel. As a Title I school, it qualifies for federal supplemental funding and participates in the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, which provides universal free meals to all enrolled students regardless of individual income status.

The school's core "product" is standard K-5 curriculum delivery, augmented by a set of targeted programs: the PowerUp 1:1 Technology Initiative (assigning each student a personal learning device), the L4GA-funded literacy program, STEM/robotics and performing arts electives, and interscholastic athletics. Technology infrastructure is built on third-party platforms — Canvas for learning management, Infinite Campus for student information, and Varsity Tutors for 24/7 online academic support. Behavioral expectations are operationalized through the PBIS framework, for which the school has achieved state recognition. Wraparound services are delivered through a partnership with the YMCA's Primetime before- and after-school program.

The business model is non-commercial: Diamond Lake is funded through a combination of Georgia's QBE state funding formula, federal Title I allocations, USDA meal reimbursements, district property-tax-backed local funding, and competitive grants (e.g., L4GA). There is no tuition, no fee-based program, and no third-party revenue capture. "Customers" are the families in the attendance zone; "sellers" do not exist in the conventional sense. Recent performance indicators include a 2024 GOSA Single Score of 55.3, a CCRPI Progress score of 74.1, and a CCRPI Readiness score of 72.6.

Name

Diamond Lake Elementary School

Legal name

Diamond Lakes Elementary School

Website

https://diamondlakes.rcboe.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Diamond Lake Elementary School is a public Title I K-5 institution in Hephzibah, Georgia, serving approximately 577 students through the Richmond County School System, delivering standard curriculum with technology, literacy, and after-school enrichment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Elementary Education (K-5)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• K-5 instruction
• Special education services
• Gifted education program
• Title I school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hephzibah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public school funded primarily through state and federal education funding, including Title I federal program allocations for schools with high percentages of children from low-income families.
2. L4GA Grant: School is a recipient of the L4GA (Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading) Grant, a Georgia state education grant program.
3. Jefferson Energy Cooperative Grant: Recipient of grant funding from Jefferson Energy Cooperative for educational initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Diamond Lakes Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school within the Richmond County School System providing standards-based general education, gifted education, special education, Title I support, fine arts (music, dance, orchestra, art), physical education, and free school meals through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision. The school serves approximately 577 enrolled students in Hephzibah, Georgia.

Product overview

Diamond Lake Elementary School offers a comprehensive educational program as a single unified K-5 elementary school within the Richmond County School System. The core educational offerings include standards-based general education programs for grades K-5, supplemented by gifted education classes, fine arts programs (music, dance, orchestra, art), and physical education. The school provides specialized support through Title I programs, special education services, and L4GA literacy grant initiatives. Extracurricular offerings include academic competition teams (Math Team, Challenge 24, Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, Science Fair), student leadership (Student Council, Morning News Team), and before/after school programs (YMCA Primetime, Extended Learning tutoring). The school also participates in the district's 1:1 technology program (PowerUp) and provides free meals through the Community Eligibility Provision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Education Programs (K-5) Standards-based academic curriculum for grades K-5 covering core subjects aligned with Georgia Department of Education standards, designed to prepare students for middle school and future academic success.
• Gifted Education Classes K-5 Enriched academic instruction for gifted students in grades K-5 providing advanced learning opportunities and differentiated curriculum.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services supporting students with disabilities through individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Title I Program Federal Title I program providing additional academic support and resources to ensure all children have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education.
• L4GA Literacy Grant Program Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading in Georgia (L4GA) grant-funded literacy initiative to improve reading achievement among students.
• Fine Arts Programs (Music, Dance, Orchestra, Art) Fine arts education including vocal and instrumental music, dance team activities, string instrument orchestra, and visual arts instruction to develop creative skills and artistic expression.
• Physical Education Health and fitness education including physical activities and sports skills development for students.
• School Nutrition Program (CEP Free Meals) Provides free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
• YMCA Primetime Before/After School Care Before and after school childcare program provided in partnership with the Family Y, offering extended learning opportunities and supervision.
• Extended Learning After-School Tutoring After-school tutoring program offered two days per week to support academic achievement.
• 1:1 Technology Program (PowerUp) District 1:1 technology initiative providing students with devices for learning, including device loan agreements and optional insurance.
• Academic Competition Teams (Math Team, Challenge 24, Reading Bowl, Science Fair) Extracurricular competition teams including district-level mathematics, Challenge 24 rapid mental math, Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl quiz-style competitions, and CRSA Regional Science Fair participation.
• Student Leadership Programs (Student Council, Morning News Team) Leadership development opportunities including Student Council participation in school governance and student-run Morning News Team providing public speaking and media production experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognition for increase on 2024 CCRPI Progress Component
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jefferson Energy CooperativeminorOthersRecipient of Jefferson Energy Cooperative Grant for educational initiatives and programs at the school.
• Family Y / YMCA PrimetimecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA Primetime after-school program partner providing extended learning opportunities for students through before and after-school care.
• Varsity TutorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers free access to 24/7 online academic support including live tutoring and skill-building for students.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, USDA provides support enabling free meals for all students via Community Eligibility Provision.
• Georgia Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education department providing accountability measurements (CCRPI), Georgia Milestones assessments, and various grant programs including L4GA Grant.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hephzibah Elementary School: Public K-5 elementary school in Hephzibah, GA, also part of the Richmond County School System and serving a similar geographic community. Directly comparable peer by grade span, district governance, Title I profile, and feeder-pipeline to Pine Hill Middle School.
• Belair Elementary School: Public K-5 elementary school in the Richmond County School System. Comparable peer offering standards-based core curriculum, fine arts, gifted programs, and Title I services within the same district accountability structure.
• Blythe Elementary School: Public K-5 elementary school in the Richmond County School System located near Hephzibah. Comparable peer with similar attendance-zone dynamics, district-issued technology, and feeder-pipeline to the same middle schools.
• A. Dorothy Hains Elementary School: Public K-5 elementary school in the Richmond County School System. Directly comparable peer operating under the same district curriculum, assessment (CCRPI/Milestones), and Title I funding framework.
• Barton Chapel Elementary School: Public K-5 elementary school in the Richmond County School System. Comparable peer by grade span, district oversight, integration with Infinite Campus and Canvas, and Title I program participation.
• Bayvale Elementary School: Public K-5 elementary school within the Richmond County School System. Comparable peer offering standards-based instruction, fine arts enrichment, and after-school programming through the same district partners.
• Copeland Elementary School: Public K-5 elementary school in the Richmond County School System. Comparable peer in size, grade configuration, Title I status, and use of the district's 1:1 PowerUp technology initiative.
• Lake Forest Hills Elementary School: Public K-5 elementary school in the Richmond County School System. Comparable peer operating under the same Georgia Milestones assessments, CCRPI accountability, and district-led student information system.
• Meadowbrook Elementary School: Public K-5 elementary school in the Richmond County School System serving the Augusta, GA area. Comparable peer by enrollment scale, grade span, and access to the same district grant and nutrition programs.
• McBean Elementary School: Public K-5 elementary school in the Richmond County School System located in the greater Hephzibah/Augusta area. Comparable peer in instructional program structure, Title I funding participation, and feeder-pipeline to district middle schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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