Lanier Elementary School

4782 Thompson Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lanier Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lanier Elementary School's student population of 535 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
535 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Lanier Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanier Elementary School is 0.52, 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)
#1042 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lanier Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lanier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lanier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lanier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
29%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lanier Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lanier Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lanier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lanier Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Lanier Elementary 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
47%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lanier Elementary 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
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lanier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lanier Elementary School's ranking?
Lanier Elementary School is ranked #1042 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lanier Elementary School often compared to?
Lanier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Elementary School, Lula Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lanier Elementary School?
535 students attend Lanier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lanier Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanier Elementary School?
Lanier Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lanier Elementary School offer ?
Lanier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lanier Elementary School part of?
Lanier Elementary School is part of Hall County School District.

School Reviews

1   1/20/2020
This school allows students to consistently be bullied with no intervention. Children are just told to use the debug system, yet when it doesn't work they fail to address the issue. They continue to allow children to be behind and struggle with no assistance or intervention or actively search for a way to help these children. When you ask for a conference, they ignore you or tell you that it isn't needed at this time, once you get a conference of your child is too far behind for the conference to even matter.
- Posted by Parent - Momof3

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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