How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Langston Hughes Elem | Lawrence West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Lawrence, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 560 | 648 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.3% | 34.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Langston Hughes Elem | Lawrence West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.0% | 65.7% |
| African American | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 10.2% | 13.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Langston Hughes Elem | Lawrence West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 560:1 | 648:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.0% | 30.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 44 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.