Enrollment
526
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 362367003300
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School — Potsdam, NY
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Potsdam Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+18% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School reports 526 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% below the New York average and 30% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Potsdam Central School District spends $27,056 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.2% from local sources (property taxes), 52.1% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lawrence Avenue Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 80% in New York — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,056
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 526 Top 66% in New York — larger than 34% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.1% -36% vs state
NCES ID 362367003300
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.9%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Potsdam Central School District, which includes Lawrence Avenue Elementary School.
$27,056
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 13.8:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.