Lawrence Elementary School
Tel:
(269)674-8231
- Lawrence Elementary School serves 315 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 315 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lawrence Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lawrence Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1535 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 60% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lawrence Elementary School is Lawrence Jr/sr High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lawrence Jr/sr High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bert Goens Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrence Lawrence Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 307 students
0.1 miles
650 West Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269)674-8232 0.1 7-12 307 - Lawrence Bert Goens Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 128 students
0.8 miles
701 South Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269)674-8091 0.8 K-12 128 - Hartford Woodside Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 311 students
5.1 miles
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269)621-7300 5.1 3-5 311 - Hartford Hartford Alternative Education Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 51 students
5.2 miles
115 School Street
Hartford, MI 49057
(269)621-7005 5.2 6-12 51 - Hartford Hartford High School Grades: 9-12 | 338 students
5.2 miles
121 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269)621-7100 5.2 9-12 338
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