- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawrence, KS
Lawrence West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200840001377
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence West Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence West Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence West Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Lawrence, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Lawrence West Middle School grew from 609 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 200840001377 · Lawrence, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 15.4:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students)
Lawrence West Middle School grew from 609 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lawrence West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Free
Lawrence Free State High
1,774 students
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High
1,454 students
- This school 648
Lawrence West Middle School
648 students
- Lawrence South 641
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
641 students
- Langston Hughe 560
Langston Hughes Elem
560 students
- Lawrence Virtu 543
Lawrence Virtual School
543 students
What this shows Lawrence West Middle School reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence West Middle School compares
Lawrence West Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 20% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 648 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Lawrence West Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence reports $12,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Free State High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Virtual School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Lawrence
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence West Middle School
How many students attend Lawrence West Middle School?
Lawrence West Middle School has 648 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence West Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence West Middle School?
34.0% of students at Lawrence West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence West Middle School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Lawrence, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence West Middle School?
Lawrence West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 West Middle School rank among middle schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence West Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Lawrence, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Lawrence West Middle School, Lawrence also operates Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students), Lawrence High (1,454 students), and Lawrence Southwest Middle School (641 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.