Lanier County Primary School

28 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lanier County Primary School serves 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lanier County Primary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
498 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lanier County Primary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
24%
36%
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White
64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lanier County Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Lanier County Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lanier County Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lanier County Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lanier County Primary School?
498 students attend Lanier County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lanier County Primary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanier County Primary School?
Lanier County Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lanier County Primary School offer ?
Lanier County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lanier County Primary School part of?
Lanier County Primary School is part of Lanier County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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