- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawrenceville, NJ
Lawrence High School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340840003152
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Lawrenceville, NJ.
School address
District: Lawrence Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340840003152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lawrence High School held near 1,206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.2 → 97.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 340840003152 · Lawrenceville, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,225 enr · 12.5:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Intermediate School (775 students)
Lawrence High School held near 1,206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.2 → 97.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lawrence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lawrence High School
1,225 students
- Lawrence Inter
Lawrence Intermediate School
775 students
- Lawrence Middl
Lawrence Middle School
584 students
- Ben Franklin E 342
Ben Franklin Elementary
342 students
- Lawrenceville 301
Lawrenceville Elementary School
301 students
- Slackwood Elem 251
Slackwood Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Lawrence High School reports 1,225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence High School compares
Lawrence High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 24% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,225
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,446
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Asian 17.3%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Lawrence High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Lawrence Township Public School District reports $26,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrenceville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slackwood Elementary 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
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~1,225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence High School
How many students attend Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has 1,225 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawrenceville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,207 (2022-23) → 1,206 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence High School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence High School?
22.4% of students at Lawrence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence High School is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 High School rank among public schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Lawrenceville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lawrenceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence Township Public School District?
Besides Lawrence High School, Lawrence Township Public School District also operates Lawrence Intermediate School (775 students), Lawrence Middle School (584 students), and Ben Franklin Elementary (342 students). See the Lawrence Township Public School District district page for the complete list.