Top Rankings
Lawrence Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,615 students in Lawrence Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lawrence Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,615 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
342 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Lawrence Township Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
653 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
18%
10%
# Hispanic Students
802 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
32%
# Black Students
516 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
15%
15%
# White Students
1,445 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
40%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
190 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
235
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
238
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
253
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
275
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
257
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
295
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
280
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
271
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
283
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
124
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,359 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,017 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,359
$27,348
Spending / Student
$27,017
$26,228
Best Lawrence Township Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5510
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,166 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2455 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5520
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5520
Grades: 7-8
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrenceville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Craven Lane
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Grades: PK-3
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2939 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
Grades: PK-3
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Eldridge Park School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Lawn Park Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Grades: K-3
| 207 students
Rank: #66.
Lawrence Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66 Eggerts Crossing Road
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5530
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5530
Grades: 4-6
| 825 students
Rank: #77.
Slackwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5580
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5580
Grades: K-3
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence Township Public School District?
Lawrence Township Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,615 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence Township Public School District?
Lawrence Township Public School District is ranked #305 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Township Public School District?
40% of Lawrence Township Public School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence Township Public School District?
Lawrence Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lawrence Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,017 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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