Top Rankings
Lawrence Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,691 students in Lawrence Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lawrence Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,691 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lawrence Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#352 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
34%
% Black
14%
15%
% White
40%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,795 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,460 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,795
$26,931
Spending / Student
$26,460
$25,828
Best Lawrence Township Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrenceville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Craven Lane
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Gr: PK-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Slackwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2060 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5580
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5580
Gr: K-3 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2455 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5520
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5520
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Eldridge Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 Lawn Park Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Gr: PK-3 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2939 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
Gr: PK-3 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5510
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Lawrence Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66 Eggerts Crossing Road
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5530
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5530
Gr: 4-6 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence Township Public School District?
Lawrence Township Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,691 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence Township Public School District?
Lawrence Township Public School District is ranked #353 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Township Public School District?
40% of Lawrence Township Public School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence Township Public School District?
Lawrence Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lawrence Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,460 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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