Earl Lawson Early Education Center serves 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Earl Lawson Early Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Earl Lawson Early Education Center's student population of 290 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
290 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Earl Lawson Early Education Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
22%

Black
16%
7%

White
49%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Earl Lawson Early Education Center?
290 students attend Earl Lawson Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Earl Lawson Early Education Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earl Lawson Early Education Center?
Earl Lawson Early Education Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Earl Lawson Early Education Center offer ?
Earl Lawson Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Earl Lawson Early Education Center part of?
Earl Lawson Early Education Center is part of Leavenworth School District.
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