Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawrence Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 320 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lawrence Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
44%
35%
Black
4%
5%
White
47%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Elementary School's ranking?
Lawrence Elementary School is ranked #748 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lawrence Elementary School often compared to?
Lawrence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arvada K-8, Foster Dual Language Pk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Elementary School?
320 students attend Lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lawrence Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Elementary School?
Lawrence Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lawrence Elementary School offer ?
Lawrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lawrence Elementary School part of?
Lawrence Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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