Lafayette Lanier Elementary School's state ranking declined from #500 in 2019 to #699 in 2022, indicating weaker overall performance trends for this Valley, AL public school.
Math proficiency was 17% in 2022, lower than the Alabama state average of 29%, and has shown a notable decline from previous years; reading proficiency ranged from 40% to 44%, remaining approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment comprised 59% of the student body in 2023, with 74% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a significant increase in socioeconomic need compared to 49% eligibility in 2018.
Lafayette Lanier Elementary served 199 students in grades 3–5 in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, up from 16:1 in 2018 due to a decrease in teaching staff and enrollment.
Science proficiency was between 30% and 34% in recent years, approximately equal to the state average of 38%, and consistently ranked in the top 50% statewide for this Union County NJ high school equivalent.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50% in AL)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
The diversity score of Lafayette Lanier Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)17%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
49%
32%
White
41%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Lafayette Lanier Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Lanier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huguley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Lanier Elementary School?
199 students attend Lafayette Lanier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lafayette Lanier Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Lanier Elementary School?
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lafayette Lanier Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Lanier Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School is part of Chambers County School District.
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