John R Lawrence Elementary School

6068 Suits Rd
High Point, NC 27263
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John R Lawrence Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

John R Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

John R Lawrence Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R Lawrence Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#963 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John R Lawrence Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John R Lawrence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John R Lawrence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John R Lawrence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
4%
25%
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White
80%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of John R Lawrence Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John R Lawrence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John R Lawrence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John R Lawrence Elementary School's ranking?
John R Lawrence Elementary School is ranked #963 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend John R Lawrence Elementary School?
396 students attend John R Lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of John R Lawrence Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John R Lawrence Elementary School?
John R Lawrence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does John R Lawrence Elementary School offer ?
John R Lawrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John R Lawrence Elementary School part of?
John R Lawrence Elementary School is part of Randolph County School System School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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