- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrence, MI
Lawrence Jrsr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Jrsr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262121005845
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Jrsr High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence Jrsr High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Jrsr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lawrence, MI.
School address
District: Lawrence Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262121005845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lawrence Jrsr High School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 262121005845 · Lawrence, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 12.8:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Elementary School (214 students)
Lawrence Jrsr High School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Lawrence Jrsr High School compares
Lawrence Jrsr High School is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.4%
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 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Lawrence Jrsr High 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 Jrsr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Jrsr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Jrsr High School
How many students attend Lawrence Jrsr High School?
Lawrence Jrsr High School has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrence, MI. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Jrsr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Jrsr High School is 12.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% 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 Jrsr High School?
57.1% of students at Lawrence Jrsr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence Jrsr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence Jrsr High School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Jrsr High School?
Lawrence Jrsr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Jrsr High School rank among public schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Jrsr High School ranks #2 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 Jrsr High School, Lawrence Public Schools also operates Lawrence Elementary School (214 students). See the Lawrence Public Schools district page for the complete list.