Serving 347 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 33%). 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 higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- 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
School Overview
Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 347 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
School Motto
Together We Can, Together We Will!
School Rankings
Lawrence Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 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
#750 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Elementary School's ranking?
Lawrence Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,748 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 Foster Dual Language Pk-8, Stevens Elementary School 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 33% 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?
347 students attend Lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lawrence Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Elementary School?
Lawrence Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lawrence Elementary School offer ?
Lawrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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