- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, GA
Lanier County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lanier County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130324001297
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanier County Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanier County Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier County Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lakeland, GA.
School address
District: Lanier County · Georgia
NCES ID 130324001297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
498 on latest CCD 130324001297 · Lakeland, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 13.8:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lanier County Elementary School (850 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 public schools in Lakeland. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lanier County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lanier County
Lanier County Elementary School
850 students
- This school
Lanier County Primary School
498 students
- Lanier County
Lanier County High School
478 students
- Lanier County 324
Lanier County Middle School
324 students
What this shows Lanier County Primary School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanier County Primary School compares
Lanier County Primary School vs Georgia and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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
16
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lanier County reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lanier County Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanier County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanier County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanier County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lanier County Primary School
How many students attend Lanier County Primary School?
Lanier County Primary School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier County Primary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lanier County Primary School?
86.3% of students at Lanier County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanier County Primary School?
Lanier County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lanier County Primary School rank among public schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier County Primary 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.
What other schools are in Lanier County?
Besides Lanier County Primary School, Lanier County also operates Lanier County Elementary School (850 students), Lanier County High School (478 students), and Lanier County Middle School (324 students). See the Lanier County district page for the complete list.