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North Lawrence Com Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,659 students in North Lawrence Com Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in North Lawrence Com Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
3,659 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
North Lawrence Com Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
28 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
3,345 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
275
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
269
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
260
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
240
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
241
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
255
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
281
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
286
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
334
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
350
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
311
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
301
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
7
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,938 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,152 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,938
$13,148
Spending / Student
$15,152
$12,780
Best North Lawrence Com Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford-north Lawrence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
595 N Stars Blvd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Grades: 9-12
| 1,303 students
Rank: #22.
Shawswick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Grades: K-6
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2024 W 16th St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2014 'f' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Needmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 Trogdon Lane
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Oolitic School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 Hoosier Ave
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Rank: #77.
Bedford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 'n' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Lawrence Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
258 Bnl Dr
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Lawrence Com Schools School District?
North Lawrence Com Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,659 students.
What is the rank of North Lawrence Com Schools School District?
North Lawrence Com Schools School District is ranked #168 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Lawrence Com Schools School District?
91% of North Lawrence Com Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Lawrence Com Schools School District?
North Lawrence Com Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is North Lawrence Com Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,152 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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