Lanier County Primary School

Lanier County
28 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
498 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Lanier County Primary School, located in Lakeland, Georgia, serves as the foundational educational hub for the youngest students in the Lanier County School District. Typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade, the school focuses on early childhood development by fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. The curriculum is designed to build a strong academic base in core subjects such as literacy and numeracy, while simultaneously emphasizing the social and emotional growth necessary for long-term academic success.

As a vital part of the small, close-knit community of Lakeland, Lanier County Primary School places a high value on parental involvement and community engagement. The school works to create a welcoming atmosphere where teachers and staff collaborate closely with families to ensure that every child receives individualized attention. By prioritizing early intervention and a positive classroom culture, the institution strives to prepare its youngest learners for the transition into upper elementary grades and beyond.
498
Total Students
36.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    320 (64.3 %)
  • Black
    117 (23.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Lanier County
Phone: (229)482-3580
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 89
Kindergarten 130
Grade 1 145
Grade 2 134
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lanier County Elementary School
Lanier County
360 Students
92 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635 (0.3 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th