Enrollment
531
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, ME
Lawrence High School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231433000695
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fairfield, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 49/Msad 49 · Maine
NCES ID 231433000695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrence High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lawrence High School
Lawrence High School is a large high school in Fairfield, Maine, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.0% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 531 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 49/Msad 49 spends $15,661 per pupil, 22% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 49/Msad 49 also operates Benton Elementary School (575 students) and Lawrence Jr High School (276 students) alongside Lawrence High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lawrence High School compares
Lawrence High School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 12% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Maine - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$15,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Lawrence High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 49/Msad 49, which includes Lawrence High School.
$15,661
Per student
-22%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 51.6%
Federal 14.9%
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.
How Lawrence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albion Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence High School
How many students attend Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has 531 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence High School is 12.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence High School?
30.0% of students at Lawrence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence High School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Fairfield, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawrence High School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fairfield, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is Lawrence High School a good school?
Lawrence High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rsu 49/Msad 49?
Besides Lawrence High School, Rsu 49/Msad 49 also operates Benton Elementary School (575 students), Lawrence Jr High School (276 students), and Clinton Elementary School (252 students). See the Rsu 49/Msad 49 district page for the complete list.
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