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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50% in AL)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafayette Lanier Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)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%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lafayette Lanier Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Lanier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huguley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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