Enrollment
179
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrence Jrsr High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lawrence Jrsr High School
Lawrence Jrsr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lawrence, Michigan, enrolling 179 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 179 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 87 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 179 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Lawrence Public Schools, also runs Lawrence Elementary School (214 students).
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 Jrsr High School compares
Lawrence Jrsr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence Public Schools, which includes Lawrence Jrsr High School.
$13,705
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.5%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~179 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lawrence on the city page.
Is Lawrence Jrsr High School a good school?
Lawrence Jrsr High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan 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 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.
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