- Enrollment
- 1,225
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawrenceville, NJ
Lawrence Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340840003154
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lawrenceville, NJ.
School address
District: Lawrence Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340840003154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Lawrence Middle School grew from 549 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 50.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 340840003154 · Lawrenceville, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 11.7:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (1,225 students)
Lawrence Middle School grew from 549 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 50.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lawrence Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
1,225 students
- Lawrence Inter
Lawrence Intermediate School
775 students
- This school
Lawrence Middle School
584 students
- Ben Franklin E 342
Ben Franklin Elementary
342 students
- Lawrenceville 301
Lawrenceville Elementary School
301 students
- Slackwood Elem 251
Slackwood Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Lawrence Middle School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence Middle School compares
Lawrence Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 26% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,446
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Asian 16.1%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Lawrence Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence Township Public School District reports $26,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrenceville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slackwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Middle School
How many students attend Lawrence Middle School?
Lawrence Middle School has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrenceville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Middle School?
22.0% of students at Lawrence Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence Middle School is White at 40.6% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Middle School?
Lawrence Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lawrenceville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lawrenceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence Township Public School District?
Besides Lawrence Middle School, Lawrence Township Public School District also operates Lawrence High School (1,225 students), Lawrence Intermediate School (775 students), and Ben Franklin Elementary (342 students). See the Lawrence Township Public School District district page for the complete list.