- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
Federal NCES profile for Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040630000520
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #9 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Dunbar Lawrence School ranks #9 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Arizona
NCES ID 040630000520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 040630000520 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 11.4:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students)
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenilworth Ele
Kenilworth Elementary School
488 students
- Augustus H. Sh
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
476 students
- Whittier Eleme
Whittier Elementary School
453 students
- Silvestre S He
Silvestre S Herrera School
449 students
- Maie Bartlett
Maie Bartlett Heard School
430 students
- This school 125
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
125 students
What this shows Paul Dunbar Lawrence School reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Dunbar Lawrence School compares
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 80% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Arizona - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
African American 44.8%
Two or More 4.8%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenix Elementary District (4256) reports $16,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul Dunbar Lawrence School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Augustus H. Shaw Montessori | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silvestre S Herrera School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maie Bartlett Heard School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Dunbar Lawrence School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
How many students attend Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School has 125 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is 11.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% 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 Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
87.0% of students at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
The largest demographic group at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Paul Dunbar Lawrence School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Dunbar Lawrence School ranks #9 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Besides Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, Phoenix Elementary District (4256) also operates Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students), Augustus H. Shaw Montessori (476 students), and Whittier Elementary School (453 students). See the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district page for the complete list.