Lawlor Early Childhood Center serves 164 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawlor Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lawlor Early Childhood Center's student population of 164 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lawlor Early Childhood Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
96%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
2%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lawlor Early Childhood Center?
164 students attend Lawlor Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lawlor Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawlor Early Childhood Center?
Lawlor Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawlor Early Childhood Center offer ?
Lawlor Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawlor Early Childhood Center part of?
Lawlor Early Childhood Center is part of Lawrence School District.
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