- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ann Arbor, MI
Uriah H Lawton School
Federal NCES profile for Uriah H Lawton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260282004017
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uriah H Lawton School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 18
- elementary schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Uriah H Lawton School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uriah H Lawton School ranks #7 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Uriah H Lawton School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 260282004017 · Ann Arbor, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 13.6:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (1,696 students)
Uriah H Lawton School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Uriah H Lawton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
1,696 students
- Pioneer High S
Pioneer High School
1,671 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,237 students
- Slauson Middle
Slauson Middle School
729 students
- Clague Middle
Clague Middle School
696 students
- This school 422
Uriah H Lawton School
422 students
What this shows Uriah H Lawton School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uriah H Lawton School compares
Uriah H Lawton School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$19,271
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Asian 22.3%
Two or More 14.7%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Uriah H Lawton School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ann Arbor Public Schools reports $19,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uriah H Lawton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uriah H Lawton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Ann Arbor
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uriah H Lawton School
How many students attend Uriah H Lawton School?
Uriah H Lawton School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uriah H Lawton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Uriah H Lawton School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Uriah H Lawton School?
10.7% of students at Uriah H Lawton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uriah H Lawton School?
The largest demographic group at Uriah H Lawton School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uriah H Lawton School?
Uriah H Lawton School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Uriah H Lawton School rank among elementary schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Uriah H Lawton School ranks #7 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Uriah H Lawton School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.