Serving 199 students in grades 3-5, Lafayette Lanier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 17% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
49%
32%
White
41%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Lanier Elementary School's ranking?
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School is ranked #699 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Lanier Elementary School?
199 students attend Lafayette Lanier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lafayette Lanier Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Lanier Elementary School?
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lafayette Lanier Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Lafayette Lanier Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School is part of Chambers County School District.
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