Lawrence Union Free School District

2 Reilly Rd
Cedarhurst, NY 11516-1002
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,259 students in Lawrence Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lawrence Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
2,259 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Lawrence Union Free School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#630 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lawrence Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lawrence Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lawrence Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lawrence Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.72
# American Indian Students
26 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
77 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,545 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
29%
# Black Students
350 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
16%
16%
# White Students
245 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
11%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
141
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
171
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
180
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
178
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
45
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $68,051 is higher than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $60,817 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lawrence Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$137 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Lawrence Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$68,051
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lawrence Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$60,817
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lawrence Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lawrence Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Senior High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Reilly Rd
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus
Math: 35% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Grades: 3-6
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Primary School At #2 School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Donahue Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Grades: K-3
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Grades: 7-8
| 399 students
87 Wanser Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Grades: K
| 136 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,259 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District is ranked #633 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Union Free School District?
68% of Lawrence Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Lawrence Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $60,817 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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