Lanier County Elementary School
Tel:
(229)482-3870
- Lanier County Elementary School serves 434 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Lanier County Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lanier County Elementary School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 434 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lanier County Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lanier County Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #884 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 26% | 37% |
| White | 62% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lanier County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lanier County Elementary School is Lanier County High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lanier County Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lanier County Primary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeland Lanier County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 529 students
0.1 miles
242 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229)482-3580 0.1 PK-2 529 - Lakeland Lanier County High School Grades: 9-12 | 431 students
0.2 miles
325 W Patten Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229)482-3868 0.2 9-12 431 - Lakeland Lanier County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 379 students
0.2 miles
325 W Patten Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229)482-8247 0.2 6-8 379 - Valdosta Pine Grove Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 750 students
12.0 miles
4159 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229)219-3234 12.0 6-8 750 - Valdosta Pine Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 779 students
12.8 miles
4175 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229)245-2297 12.8 PK-5 779
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