The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)13%
16%
Black
(09-10)27%
8%
White
(09-10)49%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)9%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% KS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% KS state average).
How many students attend Earl M Lawson Elementary School?
257 students attend Earl M Lawson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Earl M Lawson Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Earl M Lawson Elementary School offer ?
Earl M Lawson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Earl M Lawson Elementary School part of?
Earl M Lawson Elementary School is part of Leavenworth School District.
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