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Charter elementary school · Lanier Charter School · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School

Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School rates 6.1, right at the middle of Lanier Charter School's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.1.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.1this school

6.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Lanier Charter School median is 6.1.

#725 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana · Lanier Charter School: 1 elementary schools rated, median 6.1

The brief

A charter elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Students at Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

It ranks 725 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana and 1 of 1 in Lanier Charter School.

Math23%12 points below the Louisiana average of 35%Grades 3–8 · 123 students tested · 2026 LEAP
Reading29%15 points below the Louisiana average of 44%Grades 3–8 · 123 students tested · 2026 LEAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2015–2026), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 26% in 2026.2026 LEAP; 60 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.1
50% of the rating
Academics
5.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2015-2026) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2015-2026).

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 · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 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 · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2015-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
11
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Lanier Elementary School a Redesign School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #725 of 1,289 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 6.1 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 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2026) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2026).

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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
183
Student-teacher ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$19,057
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 70816)
45,207
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
32.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.