Enrollment
214
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 262121005844
Lawrence Elementary School — Lawrence, MI
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
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: Lawrence Public Schools · Michigan
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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrence Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lawrence Elementary School reports 214 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% above the Michigan average and 40% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 214 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lawrence Public Schools spends $16,463 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.2% from local sources (property taxes), 55.5% from the state, and 14.2% 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 4 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 Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 26% | — | — |
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
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$16,463
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 214 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 214 Top 26% in Michigan — larger than 74% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.5% +34% vs state
NCES ID 262121005844
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 214:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.5%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence Public Schools, which includes Lawrence Elementary School.
$16,463
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.5%
Federal 14.2%
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
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Elementary School
How many students attend Lawrence Elementary School?
Lawrence Elementary School has 214 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in LAWRENCE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence Elementary School?
72.5% of students at Lawrence Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence Elementary School is White at 49.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in LAWRENCE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Elementary School?
Lawrence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.