Below Average
#1057 of 1,288 schools in LA
Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School
Elementary School · Lanier Charter School · Baton Rouge, LA
A charter elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
5959 Cadillac Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Math 25% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,894
Median home value
$232,300
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Oaks Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Merrydale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Ebr Readiness Superintendent AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Forest Heights Academy of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lanier Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School is listed in Lanier Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School
Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of Lanier Charter School, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,057 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School
What grades does Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School serve?
Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School?
Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School rank in LA?
Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School ranks #1,057 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School a charter school?
Yes, Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School a Title I school?
No, Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School?
88.0% of students at Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (225) 308-3273
- Area population (ZIP 70816)
- 45,207
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70816; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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