Lawrence County Independent Schools operates 1 public schools serving 243 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 205 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lawrence County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,847 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 0.9% local, 86.2% state, and 12.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #277 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 48.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.7% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian across the district's schools.
Lawrence County Independent Schools accounts for 100.0% of all Lawrence County Independent Schools student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lawrence County Independent Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Lawrence County Independent Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Lawrence County Independent Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 48.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
How many schools are in Lawrence County Independent Schools?
Lawrence County Independent Schools has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 243 students.
How much does Lawrence County Independent Schools spend per student?
Lawrence County Independent Schools spends $11,847 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #277 in Indiana.
What is the average rent near Lawrence County Independent Schools?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lawrence County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Lawrence County Independent Schools?
Lawrence County Independent Schools students are 90.7% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Lawrence County Independent Schools?
Lawrence County Independent Schools has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #277 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.