JA Lanigan Elementary School

JA Lanigan Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
23800 Tuck Rd,  Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Public Schools
4.2
490 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Dedicated to shaping tomorrow's leaders, JA Lanigan Eementary School is committed to student equity and scholastic excellence. Lanigan Elementary School is dedicated to serving Farmington's kindergarten through fifth grade students with a public school education. LES emphasizes diversity among its staff to help make teachers relatable to its culturally diverse student body. Students attending Lanigan Elementary School enjoy a curriculum of music, science, social studies, English language arts and math, and are led to discover "who they are" through positive and reinforcing teacher/student relationships that promote "quality learning experiences." Partnering with community organizations like Michigan State University, the Detroit Institute of Arts and Eastern Michigan University, the Lanigan Elementary School provides students with extended enrichment opportunities, including STEM and literacy support. Students leave the Lanigan Elementary School equipped to succeed in middle and high school careers, inspired to reach their full potential and become "lifelong learners" based on real-world modeling through the Professional Learning Collaboration initiative. Social and emotional learning programs at LES develop independence, agency and confidence in students that lead to higher scholastic performance. Operating as a Tier I PBIS school, Lanigan Elementary School implements positive behavioral interventional strategies that help support and sustain students' academic progress. Lanigan Elementary School's Eagles soar towards success, guided by a loving and inclusive community of educators.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Gregory Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
55.6%
Black
27.5%
Hispanic
5.9%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/11/2025
We have two children at Lanigan and it’s been a great experience for us so far. Great teachers, families, and friendships! Our kids are testing high in all subjects thanks to how much they have learned at school.
5.0 parent
5/30/2025
I've had several children attend Lanigan, and cannot say enough great things about the teachers and staff at this school. All of my kids have enjoyed their experience here, coming home talking positively about their day, eager to share their latest cool project. The teachers keep up regular communic...
5.0 parent
4/8/2018
Wonderful experience at this school over the past 4 years!
4.0 parent
3/18/2018
We've been at Lanigan for 2 years now, the experience we have had has been pretty positive, I do believe the teachers and staff do the best they can. They offer programs, clubs, etc. to keep the students actively involved and frankly show that they do matter and everyone is paying attention to them....

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JA Lanigan Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Farmington Hills, MI, in the Farmington Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Farmington Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 490 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. JA Lanigan Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $416,270. Discover additional schools in the area, like Farmington High School, Visions Unlimited, Oakland Early College, and more. Learn more about what Farmington Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near JA Lanigan Elementary School.

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