Enrollment
850
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeland, GA
Lanier County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lanier County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130324003829
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanier County Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanier County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lakeland, GA.
School address
District: Lanier County · Georgia
NCES ID 130324003829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+127% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lanier County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lanier County Elementary School
Lanier County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lakeland, Georgia, enrolling 850 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 127% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 850 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #202.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1250 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lanier County also operates Lanier County Primary School (498 students) and Lanier County High School (478 students) alongside Lanier County Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lanier County Elementary School compares
Lanier County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.7:1 | ▲ 127% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.7:1
students per teacher
- 127% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Lanier County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lanier County, which includes Lanier County Elementary School.
$12,294
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 58.1%
Federal 22.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lanier County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier County Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanier County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~850 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lanier County Elementary School
How many students attend Lanier County Elementary School?
Lanier County Elementary School has 850 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeland, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier County Elementary School is 32.7:1, which is 127% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 108% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lanier County Elementary School?
86.4% of students at Lanier County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanier County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lanier County Elementary School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Lakeland, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanier County Elementary School?
Lanier County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lanier County Elementary School rank among public schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lakeland, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lakeland on the city page.
Is Lanier County Elementary School a good school?
Lanier County Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lanier County?
Besides Lanier County Elementary School, Lanier County also operates Lanier County Primary School (498 students), Lanier County High School (478 students), and Lanier County Middle School (324 students). See the Lanier County district page for the complete list.
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