Enrollment
386
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lawrence, Kansas, enrolling 386 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 386 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #169, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Two or More (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lawrence spends $12,091 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 141 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 386 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lawrence's middle schools, it stands alongside Lawrence West Middle School (648 students): Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 15.4:1).
Lawrence also operates Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students) and Lawrence High (1,454 students) alongside Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid 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 Liberty Memorial Central Mid School compares
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence, which includes Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School.
$12,091
Per student
-22%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 59.4%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School a good school?
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. 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?
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.
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