Lanier County Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Lakeland, GA Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Valdosta, GA SchoolScore™ C (64.2)
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Lanier County Elementary School
Lakeland, GA 31635
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (64.2)
850
Students
57.8
Teachers
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
(229)482-3870
Phone
http://www.lanier.k12.ga.us
Website

Lanier County Elementary School is a public school administered by the Lanier County district in Lakeland, GEORGIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 850 students enrolled; a 14.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
850.0
State avg: 608.0
▲ 40% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.71:1
State avg: 13.3:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 74.2%
▲ 35% worse
School Details
School Name
Lanier County Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
130324003829
State School ID
GA-686-0111
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
92 S Valdosta Rd
City
Lakeland
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
31635
County
Lanier County
Metro Area
Valdosta, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1308
State Leg. Upper
13008
State Leg. Lower
13176
Latitude
31.03422
Longitude
-83.07419
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
850
Total Students
👩‍🏫
57.8
Teachers FTE
📐
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
57.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)57.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 850 100%
Not Applicable 319 37.5%
District Info
District Name
Lanier County
LEAID
1303240
State LEA ID
GA-686
Phone
(912)482-3966
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lakeland
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$29,439K
Federal Revenue
$7,695K
State Revenue
$15,994K
Local Revenue
$5,750K
Total Expenditure
$30,863K
Instruction Exp.
$13,048K
Support Services
$8,274K
Other Current Exp.
$1,553K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Lanier County Elementary School

1
Lanier County Middle School
Lakeland · Middle
0.3 mi
2
Lanier County High School
Lakeland · High
0.3 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Jeff Davis Primary School
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Students
17.06:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
–
Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lanier County Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Lanier County Elementary School?
850 students are enrolled at Lanier County Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Lanier County Elementary School have?
Lanier County Elementary School has 57.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Lanier County Elementary School serve?
Lanier County Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Lanier County Elementary School a charter school?
Lanier County Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Lanier County Elementary School located in?
Lanier County Elementary School is located in the Valdosta, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Lanier County Elementary School belong to?
Lanier County Elementary School is part of the Lanier County school district.
How much does Lanier County spend per student?
The Lanier County district spends approximately $36,309,412 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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