Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lawrence Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lawrence Elementary - 02's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrence Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Elementary - 02 is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Elementary - 02's ranking?
Lawrence Elementary - 02 is ranked #64 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Elementary - 02?
388 students attend Lawrence Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lawrence Elementary - 02 students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Elementary - 02?
Lawrence Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawrence Elementary - 02 offer ?
Lawrence Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lawrence Elementary - 02 part of?
Lawrence Elementary - 02 is part of Canton School District 41-1.
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