Captain James Lawrence Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
17%
32%
Black
64%
15%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Captain James Lawrence Elementary School often compared to?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel Smith Elementary School, B. Bernice Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
243 students attend Captain James Lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Captain James Lawrence Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Captain James Lawrence Elementary School offer ?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Captain James Lawrence Elementary School part of?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is part of Burlington City Public School District.
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