Lawrenceville Elementary School

40 Craven Lane
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lawrenceville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lawrenceville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Lawrenceville Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
293 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Lawrenceville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrenceville Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1058 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lawrenceville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lawrenceville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
32%
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Black
11%
15%
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White
44%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Lawrenceville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lawrenceville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lawrenceville Elementary School's ranking?
Lawrenceville Elementary School is ranked #1058 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lawrenceville Elementary School often compared to?
Lawrenceville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ben Franklin Elementary School, Hopewell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lawrenceville Elementary School?
293 students attend Lawrenceville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lawrenceville Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrenceville Elementary School?
Lawrenceville Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrenceville Elementary School offer ?
Lawrenceville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Lawrenceville Elementary School part of?
Lawrenceville Elementary School is part of Lawrence Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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