- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, GA
Lanier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lanier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261001158
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanier Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #13 of 21
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanier Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier Elementary School ranks #13 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261001158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Lanier Elementary School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 130261001158 · Gainesville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 18:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Lanier Elementary School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lanier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school
Lanier Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Lanier Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanier Elementary School compares
Lanier Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 23% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,074
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Lanier Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lanier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Gainesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestatee Elementary
Standard public school
1,159 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Chicopee Elementary School
Standard public school
809 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Arts Academy
Standard public school
760 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lanier Elementary School
How many students attend Lanier Elementary School?
Lanier Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier Elementary School is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lanier Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Lanier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lanier Elementary School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanier Elementary School?
Lanier Elementary 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier Elementary School ranks #13 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Lanier Elementary School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.