- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawrence, KS
Lawrence Free State High
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Free State High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200840001189
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Free State High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #20 of 20
- public schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence Free State High has class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Free State High ranks #20 of 20 public schools in Lawrence, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lawrence Free State High held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.7 → 82.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200840001189 · Lawrence, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,774 enr · 19.7:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High (1,454 students)
Lawrence Free State High held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.7 → 82.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lawrence Free State High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lawrence Free State High
1,774 students
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High
1,454 students
- Lawrence West 648
Lawrence West Middle School
648 students
- Lawrence South 641
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
641 students
- Langston Hughe 560
Langston Hughes Elem
560 students
- Lawrence Virtu 543
Lawrence Virtual School
543 students
What this shows Lawrence Free State High reports 1,774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence Free State High compares
Lawrence Free State High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 42% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,774 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,774
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in Kansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$12,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 5.4%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Lawrence Free State High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence reports $12,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence Free State High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Free State High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Lawrence
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,774 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Free State High
How many students attend Lawrence Free State High?
Lawrence Free State High has 1,774 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawrence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,777 (2022-23) → 1,768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Free State High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Free State High is 19.7:1, which is 43% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence Free State High?
24.6% of students at Lawrence Free State High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence Free State High?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence Free State High is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Lawrence, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Free State High?
Lawrence Free State High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Free State High rank among public schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Free State High ranks #20 of 20 public schools in Lawrence, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Lawrence Free State High, Lawrence also operates Lawrence High (1,454 students), Lawrence West Middle School (648 students), and Lawrence Southwest Middle School (641 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.