Very Good
#3192 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 37% in state
O'hara Lanier EL
Elementary School · Brazosport ISD · Freeport, TX
A Brazosport ISD elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O DRAWER Z, Freeport, TX 77541
- Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at O'hara Lanier EL score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where O'hara Lanier EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,932/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Freeport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,513
Median home value
$162,800
Median rent
$1,102/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Learning Center - DaepEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 1–12 | 4.5 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| T W Ogg ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 4.9 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Bess Brannen ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | Not available | 729 | Compare → |
| Gladys Polk ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 403 | 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.
Brazosport ISD
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #9 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
O'hara Lanier EL is listed in BRAZOSPORT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About O'hara Lanier EL
O'hara Lanier EL is a public elementary school in Freeport, TX, part of Brazosport ISD, serving approximately 618 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,192 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about O'hara Lanier EL
What grades does O'hara Lanier EL serve?
O'hara Lanier EL serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend O'hara Lanier EL?
O'hara Lanier EL has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'hara Lanier EL?
The student-teacher ratio at O'hara Lanier EL is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O'hara Lanier EL rank in TX?
O'hara Lanier EL ranks #3,192 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is O'hara Lanier EL's MySchoolScout rating?
O'hara Lanier EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 O'hara Lanier EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, O'hara Lanier EL has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is O'hara Lanier EL a charter school?
No, O'hara Lanier EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O'hara Lanier EL a Title I school?
No, O'hara Lanier EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O'hara Lanier EL?
92.6% of students at O'hara Lanier EL 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Brazoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (979) 730-7220
- Area population (ZIP 77541)
- 16,574
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 77541; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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