Lanier County Elementary School

Lanier County
92 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
360 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Lanier County Elementary School is a public school located in Lakeland, Georgia, serving students in the Lanier County School District. As the primary elementary facility for the district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding rural community. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive atmosphere where students can transition from their early childhood years into middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Lakeland, benefiting from the close-knit nature of the district. Its mission typically centers on fostering literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning, utilizing state-aligned curriculum standards to prepare students for future academic success. By emphasizing small-community values alongside educational excellence, Lanier County Elementary strives to serve as a stable and nurturing hub for the local families and youth it supports.
360
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
236.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    206 (57.2 %)
  • Black
    97 (26.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (8.9 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lanier County
Phone: (229)482-3870
Website: http://www.lanier.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 850
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 3 133
Grade 4 120
Grade 5 107
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lanier County Primary School
Lanier County
498 Students
28 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635 (0.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd