Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School's student population of 234 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 107% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing Quality Education For Every Child.
School Rankings
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
92%
42%
White
1%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School's ranking?
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School is ranked #952 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School?
234 students attend Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School?
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School offer ?
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School part of?
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School is part of Lanier Charter School District.
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