Enrollment
531
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceburg, IN
Lawrenceburg Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrenceburg Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180570001695
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrenceburg Primary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lawrenceburg · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrenceburg Primary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrenceburg Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lawrenceburg, IN.
School address
District: Lawrenceburg Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180570001695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrenceburg Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lawrenceburg Primary School
Lawrenceburg Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 531 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 567 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #566, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 531 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp also operates Lawrenceburg High School (716 students) and Central Elementary School (438 students) alongside Lawrenceburg Primary 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 Lawrenceburg Primary School compares
Lawrenceburg Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 88.9%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Lawrenceburg Primary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrenceburg Community School Corp, which includes Lawrenceburg Primary School.
$11,163
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 54.6%
Federal 12.4%
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 Lawrenceburg Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greendale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrenceburg Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lawrenceburg Primary School
How many students attend Lawrenceburg Primary School?
Lawrenceburg Primary School has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrenceburg Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrenceburg Primary School is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrenceburg Primary School?
43.7% of students at Lawrenceburg Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrenceburg Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrenceburg Primary School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Lawrenceburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrenceburg Primary School?
Lawrenceburg Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawrenceburg Primary School rank among public schools in Lawrenceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrenceburg Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lawrenceburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lawrenceburg on the city page.
Is Lawrenceburg Primary School a good school?
Lawrenceburg Primary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana 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 Lawrenceburg Community School Corp?
Besides Lawrenceburg Primary School, Lawrenceburg Community School Corp also operates Lawrenceburg High School (716 students), Central Elementary School (438 students), and Greendale Middle School (437 students). See the Lawrenceburg Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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