- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, MI
Lawrence Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262121005844
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lawrence, MI.
School address
District: Lawrence Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262121005844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Lawrence Elementary School grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 262121005844 · Lawrence, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 15.3:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Jrsr High School (179 students)
Lawrence Elementary School grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Lawrence Elementary School compares
Lawrence Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$17,043
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Lawrence Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lawrence Public Schools reports $17,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Jrsr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Elementary School
How many students attend Lawrence Elementary School?
Lawrence Elementary School has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, MI. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Elementary School?
Lawrence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawrence Elementary School rank among public schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lawrence, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lawrence Public Schools?
Besides Lawrence Elementary School, Lawrence Public Schools also operates Lawrence Jrsr High School (179 students). See the Lawrence Public Schools district page for the complete list.