Lawrence Union Free School District

2 Reilly Rd
Cedarhurst, NY 11516-1002
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 145 students in Lawrence Union Free School District.
Public Preschools in Lawrence Union Free School District have a diversity score of 0.36, which is less than the New York public preschool average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,543 Schools
# Students
2,265 Students
664,788 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
55,298 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Lawrence Union Free School District, which is ranked #644 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#635 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lawrence Union Free   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lawrence Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lawrence Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lawrence Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lawrence Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.73
# American Indian Students
24 Students
6,755 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
59 Students
72,776 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
1,625 Students
199,852 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
30%
# Black Students
312 Students
111,993 Students
% Black Students
14%
17%
# White Students
227 Students
249,344 Students
% White Students
10%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,730 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
22,299 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,800
# Students in K Grade:
159
96,221
# Students in 1st Grade:
147
95,376
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
91,197
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
85,753
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
84,457
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
80,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
23,976
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
14,448
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
14,650
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
2,985
# Students in 10th Grade:
192
2,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
192
2,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
2,514
# Ungraded Students:
41
6,528

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $67,871 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $60,656 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lawrence Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$137 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lawrence Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$67,871
$31,353
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lawrence Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$60,656
$32,230
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lawrence Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lawrence Union Free School District Public Preschools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
87 Wanser Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Grades: K
| 145 students

Recent Articles

How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links