Top Rankings
Lawrence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 416 students in Lawrence School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Kansas.
Public Preschool in Lawrence School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
20 Schools
563 Schools
# Students
10,908 Students
176,607 Students
# Teachers
677 Teachers
12,614 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lawrence School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
# American Indian Students
277 Students
1,212 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
333 Students
3,690 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,370 Students
34,509 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
656 Students
11,205 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
6,894 Students
114,219 Students
% White Students
63%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
397 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,362 Students
11,375 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
215
21,806
# Students in K Grade:
721
26,055
# Students in 1st Grade:
733
25,990
# Students in 2nd Grade:
737
24,957
# Students in 3rd Grade:
736
23,901
# Students in 4th Grade:
788
23,284
# Students in 5th Grade:
815
21,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
740
6,721
# Students in 7th Grade:
814
1,222
# Students in 8th Grade:
787
1,166
# Students in 9th Grade:
917
84
# Students in 10th Grade:
944
74
# Students in 11th Grade:
942
87
# Students in 12th Grade:
929
64
# Ungraded Students:
90
6
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,275 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,225 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$167 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,275
$16,113
Spending / Student
$14,225
$17,019
Best Lawrence School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New York Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
936 New York Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
