Captain James Lawrence Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Attendance Zone: Captain James Lawrence Elementary School serves a 0.9 square mile attendance area located centrally within Burlington, NJ, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and the furthest distance to the zone's edge being 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We inspire, nurture, support, prepare, and challenge all to achieve personal and academic excellence, to become life-long learners, and to be responsible, respectful, and engaged partners in the global community.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
56%
14%
White
17%
37%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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 B. Bernice Young Elementary School, Samuel Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
229 students attend Captain James Lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Captain James Lawrence Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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