- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawrence, KS
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200840001375
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Lawrence, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 200840001375 · Lawrence, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 12.1:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students)
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Free
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
- This school 386
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
386 students
What this shows Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School compares
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 33% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Kansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Two or More 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
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 Liberty Memorial Central Mid School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Free State High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Lawrence
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
How many students attend Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School has 386 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% 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 Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
56.6% of students at Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Lawrence, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid 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 Liberty Memorial Central Mid School rank among middle schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School ranks #3 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School, Lawrence also operates Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students), Lawrence High (1,454 students), and Lawrence West Middle School (648 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.