Lanier Charter School District

4705 Lanier Dr
Sorrento, LA 70778
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lanier Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 183 students in Lanier Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in Lanier Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,331 Schools
# Students
183 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lanier Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#128 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
32%
15-19%
42%
6-9%
27%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
93%
41%
% White
n/a
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,656 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,426 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,656
$15,176
Spending / Student
$16,426
$14,514

Best Lanier Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4705 Lanier Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 308-3273
Grades: PK-7
| 183 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lanier Charter School District?
Lanier Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 183 students.
What is the rank of Lanier Charter School District?
Lanier Charter School District is ranked #128 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lanier Charter School District?
93% of Lanier Charter School District students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lanier Charter School District?
Lanier Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Lanier Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,426 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-07
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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