- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, CT
Lawrence School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090249000457
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence School has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, CT.
School address
District: Middletown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090249000457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lawrence School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 090249000457 · Middletown, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 13.3:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (1,193 students)
Lawrence School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Lawrence School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,193 students
- Beman Middle S
Beman Middle School
977 students
- Snow School 340
Snow School
340 students
- Farm Hill Scho 316
Farm Hill School
316 students
- This school 305
Lawrence School
305 students
- Bielefield Sch 251
Bielefield School
251 students
What this shows Lawrence School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence School compares
Lawrence School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$27,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 6.2%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Lawrence School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Middletown School District reports $27,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snow School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farm Hill School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bielefield School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Farm Hill School
Standard public school
316 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Macdonough School
Standard public school
218 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Wesley School
Standard public school
214 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Moody School
Standard public school
212 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence School
How many students attend Lawrence School?
Lawrence School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence School is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence School?
26.4% of students at Lawrence School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Middletown, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence School?
Lawrence School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawrence School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown School District?
Besides Lawrence School, Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students), Beman Middle School (977 students), and Snow School (340 students). See the Middletown School District district page for the complete list.