Enrollment
282
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leavenworth, KS
Earl Lawson Early Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Earl Lawson Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200843002157
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl Lawson Early Education Center earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl Lawson Early Education Center has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Lawson Early Education Center ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Leavenworth, KS.
School address
District: Leavenworth · Kansas
NCES ID 200843002157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earl Lawson Early Education Center compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earl Lawson Early Education Center
Earl Lawson Early Education Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Leavenworth, Kansas, enrolling 282 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 67.1% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 282 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #143, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 564 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Leavenworth also operates Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students) and Richard Warren Middle School (427 students) alongside Earl Lawson Early Education Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Earl Lawson Early Education Center compares
Earl Lawson Early Education Center on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 57% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 16.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Earl Lawson Early Education Center is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leavenworth, which includes Earl Lawson Early Education Center.
$13,595
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 69.5%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Earl Lawson Early Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Warren Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard Warren Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Brewer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Leavenworth | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl Lawson Early Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Earl Lawson Early Education Center
How many students attend Earl Lawson Early Education Center?
Earl Lawson Early Education Center has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leavenworth, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl Lawson Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl Lawson Early Education Center is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earl Lawson Early Education Center?
67.1% of students at Earl Lawson Early Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl Lawson Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Earl Lawson Early Education Center is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Leavenworth, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl Lawson Early Education Center?
Earl Lawson Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Earl Lawson Early Education Center rank among public schools in Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Lawson Early Education Center ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Leavenworth, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leavenworth on the city page.
Is Earl Lawson Early Education Center a good school?
Earl Lawson Early Education Center earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Leavenworth?
Besides Earl Lawson Early Education Center, Leavenworth also operates Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students), Richard Warren Middle School (427 students), and Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students). See the Leavenworth district page for the complete list.
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