Lawrence School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 21 public schools in Lawrence School District, serving 11,790 students. Lawrence School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
Public schools in Lawrence School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence School District are Langston Hughes Elementary School, Cordley Elementary School and Lawrence Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
School District Name | Lawrence School District |
School District Website | http://www.usd497.org |
School District Phone Number | (785) 832-5000 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KS) |
# of Schools | 21 Schools | 1,320 Schools |
# of Students | 11,790 Students | 490,702 Students |
# of Teachers | 812 Teachers | 34,009 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Lawrence School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #74 out of 286 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | 82% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.54 |
# of American Indian Students | 362 Students | 4,268 Students |
% American Indian Students | 3% | 1% |
# of Asian Students | 437 Students | 13,924 Students |
% Asian Students | 4% | 3% |
# of Hispanic Students | 1,171 Students | 96,486 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 10% | 20% |
# of Black Students | 744 Students | 33,739 Students |
% Black Students | 6% | 7% |
# of White Students | 7,959 Students | 315,772 Students |
% White Students | 68% | 64% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 27 Students | 937 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 1,090 Students | 25,576 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 9% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 198 | 18,630 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 826 | 35,465 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 811 | 35,410 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 887 | 36,289 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 807 | 36,729 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 882 | 37,562 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 895 | 37,566 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 896 | 36,694 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 819 | 36,111 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 920 | 36,173 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 999 | 37,382 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 957 | 35,769 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 994 | 34,526 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 897 | 33,966 |
# of Ungraded Students: | 2 | 2,430 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,926 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,694. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,616 is less than the state median of $14,025. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KS) |
Total Revenue | $141 MM | $8 MM |
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Spending | $137 MM | $7 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $11,926 | $14,694 |
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Revenue / Student | $11,616 | $14,025 |
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Lawrence School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Langston Hughes Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 64%Rank:10/Top 5%1101 George Williams Way10
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5890
Grades: K-5 | 508 students
- Cordley Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20%1837 Vermont St10
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5640
Grades: K-5 | 241 students
- Lawrence Southwest Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20%2511 Inverness Drive10
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5550
Grades: 6-8 | 645 students
- Broken Arrow Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20%2704 Louisiana St10
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Grades: K-5 | 296 students
- Quail Run Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20%1130 Inverness Drive10
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5820
Grades: PK-5 | 443 students
- Hillcrest Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20%1045 Hilltop Dr10
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5720
Grades: K-5 | 306 students
- Sunset Hill Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:9/Top 20%901 Schwarz Rd10
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5880
Grades: K-5 | 383 students
- Deerfield Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30%101 Lawrence Avenue10
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5660
Grades: K-5 | 480 students
- Woodlawn Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30%508 Elm St10
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5920
Grades: K-5 | 214 students
- Sunflower Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50%2521 Inverness Drive10
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5870
Grades: K-5 | 452 students
- Pinckney Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50%810 W 6 Street10
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5800
Grades: K-5 | 247 students
- Schwegler Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50%2201 Ousdahl Rd10
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5860
Grades: K-5 | 384 students
- Lawrence Free State High School Math: 33% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50%4700 Overland Drive10
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Grades: 9-12 | 1,757 student
- New York Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50%936 New York Street10
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Grades: K-5 | 222 students
- Lawrence Virtual School Charter School
Math: 31% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50%1104 E 1000 Road10
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Grades: K-12 | 1,085 student
- Lawrence West Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50%2700 Harvard Road10
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Grades: 6-8 | 631 students
- Prairie Park Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%2711 Kensington Road10
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5740
Grades: K-5 | 367 students
- Lawrence High School Math: 31% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1901 Louisiana St10
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5050
Grades: 9-12 | 1,614 student
- Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School Math: 23% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1400 Massachusetts St10
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5400
Grades: 6-8 | 478 students
- Lawrence South Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2734 Louisiana St10
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5450
Grades: 6-8 | 611 students
- Kennedy Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1605 Davis Rd10
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
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