- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrence, NE
Lawrence Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310012200698
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Early Learning Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 33
- students enrolled
Lawrence Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Central Nebraska Unified 5 · Nebraska
NCES ID 310012200698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
33 on latest CCD 310012200698 · Lawrence, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
33 enr · 16.5:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandy Creek Elementary School (209 students)
Lawrence Early Learning Center CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lawrence Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandy Creek El
Sandy Creek Elementary School
209 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
110 students
- Sandy Creek Mi
Sandy Creek Middle School
96 students
- Lawrence/Nelso
Lawrence/Nelson Elementary Sch
87 students
- Clay Co Learni 63
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield
63 students
- This school 33
Lawrence Early Learning Center
33 students
What this shows Lawrence Early Learning Center reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence Early Learning Center compares
Lawrence Early Learning Center vs Nebraska and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 31% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for South Central Nebraska Unified 5 reports $18,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence/Nelson Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~33 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Early Learning Center
How many students attend Lawrence Early Learning Center?
Lawrence Early Learning Center has 33 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrence, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Early Learning Center is 16.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence Early Learning Center?
21.2% of students at Lawrence Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Early Learning Center?
Lawrence Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in South Central Nebraska Unified 5?
Besides Lawrence Early Learning Center, South Central Nebraska Unified 5 also operates Sandy Creek Elementary School (209 students), Sandy Creek High School (110 students), and Sandy Creek Middle School (96 students). See the South Central Nebraska Unified 5 district page for the complete list.