Phineas Lawrence Elementary School serves 81 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
10%
10%
White
66%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
23%
19%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Phineas Lawrence Elementary School?
81 students attend Phineas Lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Phineas Lawrence Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Phineas Lawrence Elementary School offer ?
Phineas Lawrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Phineas Lawrence Elementary School part of?
Phineas Lawrence Elementary School is part of Waltham School District.
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