Top Rankings
Lawrence Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,691 students in Lawrence Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lawrence Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,691 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Lawrence Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#372 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
614 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
16%
10%
# Hispanic Students
877 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
34%
# Black Students
511 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
# White Students
1,463 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
40%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
216 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
254
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
271
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
267
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
281
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
285
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
279
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
326
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
315
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
286
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,795 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,460 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,795
$26,931
Spending / Student
$26,460
$25,828
Best Lawrence Township Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrenceville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Craven Lane
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Grades: PK-3
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2455 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5520
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5520
Grades: 7-8
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Eldridge Park School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 Lawn Park Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Grades: PK-3
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2939 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
Grades: PK-3
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Slackwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5580
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5580
Grades: K-3
| 246 students
Rank: #66.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5510
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: #77.
Lawrence Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Eggerts Crossing Road
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5530
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5530
Grades: 4-6
| 801 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence Township Public School District?
Lawrence Township Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,691 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence Township Public School District?
Lawrence Township Public School District is ranked #365 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Township Public School District?
40% of Lawrence Township Public School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence Township Public School District?
Lawrence Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lawrence Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,460 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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