O'Hara Lanier Elementary

Q: Is O'Hara Lanier Elementary a good school?

O'Hara Lanier Elementary ranks 3002 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

O'Hara Lanier Elementary is a public school serving grades 3-6 in Freeport, Texas, with a student population of 340. The school is part of the Brazosport Independent School District, which is ranked 518 out of 968 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, O'Hara Lanier Elementary's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 30.07% for 6th grade to 57.97% for 3rd grade, compared to the district averages of 46.71% to 58.89% and the state averages of 54.45% to 48.85%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91.76% to 99.41% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools. However, the school's spending per student is relatively high, ranging from $11,675 to $13,807, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 13.6.

When compared to nearby schools in the Brazosport Independent School District, such as Barrow Elementary, Southside Elementary, and Bess Brannen Elementary, O'Hara Lanier Elementary generally performs worse academically, has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and spends more per student. However, it has a lower student-teacher ratio, which may be a positive factor. The data suggests that O'Hara Lanier Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, which may require a comprehensive approach to address the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public 3-6

522 N Ave B
Freeport, TX 77541-4224

(979) 730-7220

District: Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3002^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,807

Students who attend O'Hara Lanier Elementary usually attend:

High:

Brazosport High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 340

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.8%

White:

12.9%

African American:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details O'Hara Lanier Elementary ranks worse than 64.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Brazosport Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.8%), White (12.9%), African American (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Brazosport Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at O'Hara Lanier Elementary is 13.6, which is the 3^rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Brazosport Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare O'Hara Lanier Elementary employs 24.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at O'Hara Lanier Elementary is $13,807, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

O'Hara Lanier Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brazosport Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Brazosport Independent School District (Isd) 518^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for O'Hara Lanier Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.87	3002^nd	4675	35.8%

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Enrollment information for O'Hara Lanier Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	176	66	0	269	0	n/a	n/a	511
1996	176	66	0	269	0	n/a	n/a	511
1997	172	70	1	287	0	n/a	n/a	530
1998	154	77	2	262	0	n/a	n/a	495
1999	170	71	1	261	0	n/a	n/a	503
2000	138	71	0	250	1	n/a	n/a	460
2001	157	93	1	283	3	n/a	n/a	537
2002	127	86	1	297	0	n/a	n/a	511
2003	127	86	1	297	0	n/a	n/a	511
2004	132	88	3	351	1	n/a	n/a	575
2005	122	74	4	334	3	n/a	n/a	537
2006	113	66	2	317	3	n/a	n/a	501
2007	94	68	3	316	2	n/a	n/a	483
2008	89	57	3	322	3	n/a	n/a	474
2009	75	53	1	299	4	n/a	n/a	432
2010	87	55	0	278	3	n/a	n/a	423
2011	88	57	0	311	1	0	6	463
2012	80	56	0	348	2	0	9	495
2013	81	55	2	354	3	0	5	500
2014	89	68	2	292	2	1	8	462
2015	84	56	1	302	4	1	13	461
2016	64	48	0	323	2	0	15	452
2017	68	37	2	348	1	0	12	468
2018	78	35	2	319	1	0	6	441
2019	66	46	1	298	3	0	10	424
2020	61	39	0	311	2	0	11	424
2021	53	36	0	257	1	0	14	361
2022	52	27	0	250	2	0	6	337
2023	44	26	3	261	2	0	4	340

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at O'Hara Lanier Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	511	31.6	16.2	58.1
1996	511	31.6	16.2	58.1
1997	530	30.3	17.5	61.9
1998	495	29.2	17.0	61.8
1999	503	30.6	16.4	76.1
2000	460	29.2	15.8	73.9
2001	537	30.6	17.5	74.1
2002	511	31.7	16.1	78.5
2003	511	31.7	16.1	78.5
2004	575	33.1	17.4	80.2
2005	537	33.9	15.8	84.9
2006	501	33.5	15.0	86.6
2007	483	35.9	13.5	87
2008	474	39.1	12.1	83.3
2009	432	36.6	11.8	59.7
2010	423	36.3	11.6	88.9
2011	463	38.9	11.8	86.4
2012	495	31.1	15.8	89.3
2013	500	29.5	16.9	87.8
2014	462	31.7	14.5	84.8
2015	461	30.0	15.3	81.3
2016	452	32.0	14.1	83.8
2017	468	31.0	15.0	82.1
2018	441	32.5	13.5	75.1
2019	424	32.7	12.9	81.4
2020	424	33.4	12.6	73.1
2021	361	30.4	11.8	96.4
2022	337	28.2	11.9	99.4
2023	340	24.9	13.6	91.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio O'Hara Lanier Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	511	31.6	16.2	58.1
1996	511	31.6	16.2	58.1
1997	530	30.3	17.5	61.9
1998	495	29.2	17.0	61.8
1999	503	30.6	16.4	76.1
2000	460	29.2	15.8	73.9
2001	537	30.6	17.5	74.1
2002	511	31.7	16.1	78.5
2003	511	31.7	16.1	78.5
2004	575	33.1	17.4	80.2
2005	537	33.9	15.8	84.9
2006	501	33.5	15.0	86.6
2007	483	35.9	13.5	87
2008	474	39.1	12.1	83.3
2009	432	36.6	11.8	59.7
2010	423	36.3	11.6	88.9
2011	463	38.9	11.8	86.4
2012	495	31.1	15.8	89.3
2013	500	29.5	16.9	87.8
2014	462	31.7	14.5	84.8
2015	461	30.0	15.3	81.3
2016	452	32.0	14.1	83.8
2017	468	31.0	15.0	82.1
2018	441	32.5	13.5	75.1
2019	424	32.7	12.9	81.4
2020	424	33.4	12.6	73.1
2021	361	30.4	11.8	96.4
2022	337	28.2	11.9	99.4
2023	340	24.9	13.6	91.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for O'Hara Lanier Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,621 (13.5%)	$10,380 (86.5%)	$12,001
2020	$1,508 (12.9%)	$10,167 (87.1%)	$11,675
2021	$1,974 (14.3%)	$11,833 (85.7%)	$13,807

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on O'Hara Lanier Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (O'Hara Lanier Elementary)	33	43	10%
5th Grade Reading (Brazosport Independent School District (Isd))	43	47	4%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (O'Hara Lanier Elementary)	45	32	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brazosport Independent School District (Isd))	44	37	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (O'Hara Lanier Elementary)	36	17	19%
5th Grade Science (Brazosport Independent School District (Isd))	43	28	15%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (O'Hara Lanier Elementary)	22	37	15%
6th Grade Reading (Brazosport Independent School District (Isd))	30	44	14%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (O'Hara Lanier Elementary)	47	23	24%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brazosport Independent School District (Isd))	41	33	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	424	340	19.8%
African American	46	26	43.5%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	298	261	12.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	44	33.3%
Two or More Races	10	4	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.4%	91.8%	10.4%

Schools Near O'Hara Lanier Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
O'Hara Lanier Elementary	Public	3-6	522 N Ave B	Freeport	77541	Brazoria County	Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 730-7220	340	25	13.6	91.8%	44 (12.9%)	26 (7.6%)	261 (76.8%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	36.9	3002^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	35.8%					(n/a)	12.5	16.7		58.0	43.1	37.4	30.1	50.7	32.9	31.6	28.8	16.2	$13,807	$1,974	$11,833
Freeport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1200 W Eleventh St	Freeport	77541	Brazoria County	Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 730-7175	579	38	15.2	89.1%	83 (14.3%)	49 (8.5%)	427 (73.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)								(n/a)													$13,714	$1,442	$12,273
T W Ogg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	208 N Lazy Ln	Clute	77531	Brazoria County	Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 730-7195	630	45	13.9	85.9%	117 (18.6%)	69 (11.0%)	407 (64.6%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.8%)	69.9	1130^th of 4675 public elementary schools	75.8%		46.5	2383^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	48.7%	1253	16.7			53.7	51.0	90.5		47.2	55.3	100.0			$11,328	$1,747	$9,581
O M Roberts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	110 S Cedar St	Lake Jackson	77566	Brazoria County	Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 730-7205	605	42	14.3	67.6%	225 (37.2%)	48 (7.9%)	286 (47.3%)	18 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)	72.9	1018^th of 4675 public elementary schools	78.2%		74.5	984^th of 4647 public elementary schools	78.8%	34				61.0	58.5			46.6	54.9				$10,556	$1,527	$9,029
S F Austin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7351 Stephen F Austin Rd	Jones Creek	77541	Brazoria County	Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 730-7160	265	21	12.5	74.0%	117 (44.2%)	10 (3.8%)	127 (47.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	41.3	2738^th of 4675 public elementary schools	41.4%		37.8	2937^th of 4647 public elementary schools	36.8%	199				40.0	35.3	61.1	34.4	42.5	41.2	36.1	21.9	27.8	$12,054	$1,284	$10,770
Griffith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	101 Lexington St	Clute	77531	Brazoria County	Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 730-7180	541	39	13.9	76.2%	75 (13.9%)	13 (2.4%)	440 (81.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	66.2	1281^st of 4675 public elementary schools	72.6%		54.8	1900^th of 4647 public elementary schools	59.1%	619	0.0	42.9	16.7	57.5	60.6			47.0	42.6				$11,844	$1,596	$10,248
A P Beutel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 Ligustrum St	Lake Jackson	77566	Brazoria County	Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 730-7165	539	40	13.6	59.6%	267 (49.5%)	18 (3.3%)	233 (43.2%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	67.2	1238^th of 4675 public elementary schools	73.5%		81.9	691^st of 4647 public elementary schools	85.1%	547				54.8	58.9			47.6	47.3				$11,468	$1,240	$10,228
Gladys Polk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	600 Audubon Woods Dr	Richwood	77531	Brazoria County	Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 730-7200	412	31	13.1	65.8%	144 (35.0%)	32 (7.8%)	206 (50.0%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	85.5	552^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	88.2%		73	1040^th of 4647 public elementary schools	77.6%	488				62.1	70.5			61.5	60.3				$11,549	$1,340	$10,209
Bess Brannen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	802 That Way St	Lake Jackson	77566	Brazoria County	Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 730-7170	689	45	15.1	48.2%	364 (52.8%)	29 (4.2%)	254 (36.9%)	18 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (3.0%)	90.9	339^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.7%		81.7	698^th of 4647 public elementary schools	85.0%	359				68.1	79.7			61.7	66.7				$9,678	$925	$8,753
Southside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Park Ln	Angleton	77515	Brazoria County	Angleton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 864-8008	315	27	11.7	82.2%	121 (38.4%)	22 (7.0%)	158 (50.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	67.8	1206^th of 4675 public elementary schools	74.2%		68.6	1226^th of 4647 public elementary schools	73.6%	20				41.3	56.1	57.7		39.1	53.7	71.2		44.2	$12,524	$2,041	$10,484

Frequently Asked Questions about O'Hara Lanier Elementary

How many students attend O'Hara Lanier Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended O'Hara Lanier Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of O'Hara Lanier Elementary?

Students at O'Hara Lanier Elementary are 77% Hispanic, 13% White, 8% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is O'Hara Lanier Elementary in?

Brazosport Independent School District (Isd)

Is O'Hara Lanier Elementary a good school?

O'Hara Lanier Elementary ranks 3002^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of O'Hara Lanier Elementary attend?

Students who attend O'Hara Lanier Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Brazosport High School

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