Enrollment
526
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Potsdam, NY
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362367003300
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Potsdam · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Potsdam, NY.
School address
District: Potsdam Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362367003300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrence Avenue Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Potsdam, New York, enrolling 526 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 526 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 884 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #621.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Potsdam Central School District also operates A a Kingston Middle School (393 students) and Potsdam Senior High School (373 students) alongside Lawrence Avenue Elementary School.
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 Lawrence Avenue Elementary School compares
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$23,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 85.2%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Potsdam Central School District, which includes Lawrence Avenue Elementary School.
$23,884
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 52.1%
Federal 10.7%
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 Lawrence Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A a Kingston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Potsdam Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Lawrence Avenue Elementary School?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Potsdam, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School?
36.1% of students at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Potsdam, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Avenue Elementary School?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawrence Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Potsdam?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Potsdam, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Potsdam on the city page.
Is Lawrence Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York 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 Potsdam Central School District?
Besides Lawrence Avenue Elementary School, Potsdam Central School District also operates A a Kingston Middle School (393 students) and Potsdam Senior High School (373 students). See the Potsdam Central School District district page for the complete list.
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