Lawrence Family Public Academy serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Family Public Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lawrence Family Public Academy's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lawrence Family Public Academy is 0.13, 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
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
93%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
4%
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
78%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Lawrence Family Public Academy?
189 students attend Lawrence Family Public Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lawrence Family Public Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Family Public Academy?
Lawrence Family Public Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawrence Family Public Academy offer ?
Lawrence Family Public Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence Family Public Academy part of?
Lawrence Family Public Academy is part of Lawrence School District.
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