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Lawrence Ave Elementary School (Closed 2023)

29 Leroy Street
Potsdam, NY 13676

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 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Lawrence Ave Elementary School
5	106
6	114
7	117
8	115

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Total Students

452 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Lawrence Ave Elementary School
2023	452
2022	452
2021	452
2020	452
2019	452
2018	452
2017	452
2016	452
2015	452

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Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Lawrence Ave Elementary School
2023	30
2022	30
2021	30
2020	30
2019	30
2018	30
2017	30
2016	30
2015	30

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State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Lawrence Ave Elementary School	New York	Potsdam Central School District
2023	15:1	11:1	12:1
2022	15:1	11:1	12:1
2021	15:1	12:1	13:1
2020	15:1	13:1	14:1
2019	15:1	13:1	14:1
2018	15:1	14:1	13:1
2017	15:1	13:1	13:1
2016	15:1	14:1	16:1
2015	15:1	14:1	15:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	Lawrence Ave Elementary School	New York	Potsdam Central School District
2023	1%	1%	1%
2022	1%	1%
2021	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%

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Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Lawrence Ave Elementary School	New York	Potsdam Central School District
2023	2%	10%	3%
2022	2%	10%	4%
2021	2%	10%	4%
2020	2%	9%	4%
2019	2%	9%	4%
2018	2%	9%	4%
2017	2%	9%	4%
2016	2%	9%	3%
2015	2%	9%	3%

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Hispanic

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	Lawrence Ave Elementary School	New York	Potsdam Central School District
2023	1%	29%	4%
2022	1%	29%	3%
2021	1%	28%	2%
2020	1%	27%	2%
2019	1%	27%	2%

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Black

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Lawrence Ave Elementary School	New York	Potsdam Central School District
2023	1%	16%	2%
2022	1%	16%	2%
2021	1%	17%	2%
2020	1%	17%	1%
2019	1%	17%	1%
2018	2%	17%	1%
2017	2%	17%	1%
2016	2%	18%	2%
2015	2%	18%	1%

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White

95%

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Lawrence Ave Elementary School	New York	Potsdam Central School District
2023	95%	40%	89%
2022	95%	41%	89%
2021	95%	41%	90%
2020	95%	43%	91%
2019	95%	43%	91%
2018	96%	44%	93%
2017	96%	44%	93%
2016	96%	44%	93%
2015	96%	45%	95%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.10

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Lawrence Ave Elementary School	New York	Potsdam Central School District
2023	0.10	0.73	0.21
2022	0.10	0.72	0.20
2021	0.10	0.72	0.18
2020	0.10	0.71	0.17
2019	0.10	0.71	0.17
2018	0.08	0.71	0.14
2017	0.08	0.71	0.14
2016	0.08	0.70	0.13
2015	0.08	0.70	0.11

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Eligible for

23%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Lawrence Ave Elementary School	New York	Potsdam Central School District
2023	23%	53%	36%
2022	23%	51%	29%
2021	23%	52%	34%
2020	23%	50%	34%
2019	23%	50%	34%
2018	23%	48%	34%
2017	23%	48%	34%
2016	23%	44%	34%
2015	23%	45%	28%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Lawrence Ave Elementary School	New York	Potsdam Central School District
2023	7%	3%	3%
2022	7%	3%
2021	7%	3%	1%
2020	7%	4%	2%
2019	7%	4%	2%
2018	6%	5%	4%
2017	6%	5%	4%
2016	6%	5%	4%
2015	6%	6%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Potsdam Central School District

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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