- Enrollment
- 2,181
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookline, MA
Lawrence
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250315000420
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Brookline · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 630
- students enrolled
Lawrence has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Brookline, MA.
School address
District: Brookline · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250315000420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lawrence held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 250315000420 · Brookline, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookline High (2,181 students)
Lawrence held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Lawrence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookline High
Brookline High
2,181 students
- Florida Ruffin 857
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
857 students
- Edith C Baker 665
Edith C Baker
665 students
- This school 630
Lawrence
630 students
- Pierce 592
Pierce
592 students
- Michael Drisco 567
Michael Driscoll
567 students
What this shows Lawrence reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence compares
Lawrence held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$27,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
Asian 37.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Lawrence is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Brookline reports $27,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florida Ruffin Ridley School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edith C Baker | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierce | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael Driscoll | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Brookline
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence
How many students attend Lawrence?
Lawrence has 630 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookline, MA. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence is 13.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Brookline, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence?
Lawrence 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 rank among elementary schools in Brookline?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Brookline, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brookline on the city page.
What other schools are in Brookline?
Besides Lawrence, Brookline also operates Brookline High (2,181 students), Florida Ruffin Ridley School (857 students), and Edith C Baker (665 students). See the Brookline district page for the complete list.