Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#767 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is ranked #767 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lawrence Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F S Banford Elementary School, Colton-pierrepont Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Avenue Elementary School?
546 students attend Lawrence Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lawrence Avenue Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Avenue Elementary School?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lawrence Avenue Elementary School part of?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is part of Potsdam Central School District.
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