- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362367003300
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Potsdam · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 362367003300 · Potsdam, NY Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 13.2:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: A a Kingston Middle School (393 students)
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
526 students
- A a Kingston M
A a Kingston Middle School
393 students
- Potsdam Senior
Potsdam Senior High School
373 students
What this shows Lawrence Avenue Elementary School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence Avenue Elementary School compares
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,097
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
District finance for Potsdam Central School District reports $25,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.