Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John R Lawrence Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: John R Lawrence Elementary serves the northwest part of High Point, NC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 15 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
John R Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 394 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John R Lawrence Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R Lawrence Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R Lawrence Elementary School's ranking?
John R Lawrence Elementary School is ranked #963 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend John R Lawrence Elementary School?
394 students attend John R Lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of John R Lawrence Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John R Lawrence Elementary School?
John R Lawrence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does John R Lawrence Elementary School offer ?
John R Lawrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John R Lawrence Elementary School part of?
John R Lawrence Elementary School is part of Randolph County School System School District.
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