Enrollment
305
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrence School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lawrence School
Lawrence School is a mid-sized elementary school in Middletown, Connecticut, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.4% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #232, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Middletown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Farm Hill School (316 students): Lawrence School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 12.2:1).
Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students) and Beman Middle School (977 students) alongside Lawrence 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 School compares
Lawrence School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,894
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown School District, which includes Lawrence School.
$25,894
Per student
+8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 37.6%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lawrence School a good school?
Lawrence School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut 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 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.
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