Serving 618 students in grades 3-6, O'hara Lanier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'hara Lanier Elementary School's student population of 618 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
O'hara Lanier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'hara Lanier Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6516 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'hara Lanier Elementary School's ranking?
O'hara Lanier Elementary School is ranked #6516 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend O'hara Lanier Elementary School?
618 students attend O'hara Lanier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of O'hara Lanier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'hara Lanier Elementary School?
O'hara Lanier Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'hara Lanier Elementary School offer ?
O'hara Lanier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is O'hara Lanier Elementary School part of?
O'hara Lanier Elementary School is part of Brazosport Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
awesome place. the teachers really care.
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