Serving 456 students in grades 3-5, O'hara Lanier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O'HARA LANIER MIDDLE's attendance zone encompasses the entire Freeport, TX school district, covering approximately 179.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 16.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'hara Lanier Elementary School's student population of 456 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
O'hara Lanier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'hara Lanier Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6516 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
74%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'hara Lanier Elementary School's ranking?
O'hara Lanier Elementary School is ranked #6516 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend O'hara Lanier Elementary School?
456 students attend O'hara Lanier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of O'hara Lanier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'hara Lanier Elementary School?
O'hara Lanier Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'hara Lanier Elementary School offer ?
O'hara Lanier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is O'hara Lanier Elementary School part of?
O'hara Lanier Elementary School is part of Brazosport Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
awesome place. the teachers really care.
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