Lawrence Ave Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Lawrence Ave Elementary School serves 452 students in grades 5-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
452 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
1%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
95%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
5%
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lawrence Ave Elementary School?
452 students attend Lawrence Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lawrence Ave Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence Ave Elementary School?
Lawrence Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence Ave Elementary School offer ?
Lawrence Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Lawrence Ave Elementary School part of?
Lawrence Ave Elementary School is part of Potsdam Central School District.

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