Lawrence Township School District

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Cedarville, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 69/100 ranks Lawrence Township School District #104 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,909 per pupil, Lawrence Township School District ranks #334 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

484
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$23,909
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lawrence Township School District operates 1 public schools serving 484 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Cumberland County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,909 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 21.4% local, 69.2% state, and 9.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 69/100, ranked #104 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 16.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.9% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Myron L. Powell Elementary School, enrolling 479 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Myron L. Powell Elementary School accounts for 99.0% of all Lawrence Township School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Lawrence Township School District a distant remainder — means Lawrence Township School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lawrence Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Lawrence Township School District is typically wider than the Lawrence Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.4%
Federal
69.2%
State
21.4%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
104 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Lawrence Township School District.

White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 7.9%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 6.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

16.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lawrence Township School District

School Enrollment
Myron L. Powell Elementary School
479

How Lawrence Township School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Medford Lakes School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Commercial Township School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Brielle Boro School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Franklin Borough School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Principle Academy Charter School Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Township School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lawrence Township School District?

Lawrence Township School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 484 students.

How much does Lawrence Township School District spend per student?

Lawrence Township School District spends $23,909 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #104 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Lawrence Township School District?

Lawrence Township School District students are 69.9% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% African American, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lawrence Township School District?

Lawrence Township School District has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #104 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.