Lanier Elementary School

4782 Thompson Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lanier Elementary School, located on Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Hall County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the personal growth of its diverse student body. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum paired with dedicated instruction, the faculty strives to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

Beyond the classroom, Lanier Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and school spirit. The institution prioritizes strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and staff to create a holistic educational experience. With a focus on modern teaching methodologies and an inclusive atmosphere, Lanier Elementary aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every student has the resources and encouragement necessary to reach their full potential.

557

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lanier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	187
Black	14
Asian	7
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
318 (57.1%)
Hispanic
187 (33.6%)
Two or More
29 (5.2%)
Black
14 (2.5%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hall County
Phone:	(770)532-8781
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 77