- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hempstead, NY
Lawrence Road Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Road Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362928003940
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Road Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Hempstead · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for New York
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence Road Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Road Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Hempstead, NY.
School address
District: Uniondale Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362928003940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Lawrence Road Middle School shrank from 682 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 76.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 362928003940 · Hempstead, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 8:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Uniondale High School (2,106 students)
Lawrence Road Middle School shrank from 682 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 76.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lawrence Road Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uniondale High
Uniondale High School
2,106 students
- California Ave 730
California Avenue Elementary School
730 students
- Turtle Hook Mi 637
Turtle Hook Middle School
637 students
- This school 623
Lawrence Road Middle School
623 students
- Northern Parkw 612
Northern Parkway Elementary School
612 students
- Walnut Street 505
Walnut Street Elementary School
505 students
What this shows Lawrence Road Middle School reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence Road Middle School compares
Lawrence Road Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$36,487
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
African American 36.1%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Lawrence Road Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Uniondale Union Free School District reports $36,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence Road Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniondale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| California Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Hook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Parkway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Road Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Road Middle School
How many students attend Lawrence Road Middle School?
Lawrence Road Middle School has 623 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hempstead, NY. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Road Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Road Middle School is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 49% 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 Road Middle School?
63.9% of students at Lawrence Road Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence Road Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence Road Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Hempstead, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Road Middle School?
Lawrence Road Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Road Middle School rank among public schools in Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Road Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Hempstead, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hempstead on the city page.
What other schools are in Uniondale Union Free School District?
Besides Lawrence Road Middle School, Uniondale Union Free School District also operates Uniondale High School (2,106 students), California Avenue Elementary School (730 students), and Turtle Hook Middle School (637 students). See the Uniondale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.