Lanier Elementary

les.blountk12.org

333 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lanier Elementary School, located on Lanier Road in Maryville, Tennessee, is a community-focused public school serving students in the Blount County School District. As a smaller, neighborhood-oriented institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education, often leveraging its connection to the surrounding Maryville community to enhance student engagement and participation.

Beyond standard academics, Lanier Elementary emphasizes the development of character and school spirit, encouraging a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families. Their digital presence, hosted via Google Sites, serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access school news, calendars, and essential resources. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and student-centered instruction, Lanier Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond within the Blount County system.

333

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lanier Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	18
Black	4
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
300 (90.1%)
Hispanic
18 (5.4%)
Two or More
10 (3.0%)
Black
4 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Yes
District:	Blount County
Phone:	(865)980-1051
Website:	http://les.blountk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 55