Lawrence Elementary School
Tel:
(269) 674-8231
Lawrence Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lawrence Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 295 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lawrence Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lawrence Elementary School is 0.52, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1124 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 58% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Lawrence Elementary School is Lawrence Jrsr High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bert Goens Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrence Lawrence Jrsr High School Grades: 7-12 | 276 students
0.1 miles
650 West Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232 0.1 7-12 276 - Lawrence Bert Goens Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 115 students
0.8 miles
701 South Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091 0.8 PK-12 115 - Lawrence Van Buren Technology Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091 0.8 9-12 n/a - Hartford Redwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 639 students
5.1 miles
395 Woodside Drive
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300 5.1 PK-5 639 - Hartford Hartford Alternative Education Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 57 students
5.2 miles
115 School Street
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7005 5.2 6-12 57
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