C−
Lawrence Township School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves Lawrence.
Students
479
Schools
1
Spent per student
$27,998
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
50%
Debt
$0.2M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Lawrence Township School District
- School Grade C−: better than 20% of New Jersey districts
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- 11 students per teacher
- Debt of $0.2M, about $430 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Ocean View.
PK–2Dennis Township Primary SchoolDennis Township School District
3–8Dennis Township Elementary/Middle SchoolsDennis Township School District
Test scores vs. NJ
2020–21Math proficiency14%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 47.3%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$27,998 per student · 2% below NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 63%Support & administration 31%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 20%State 66%Federal 14%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
484’20
471’21
480’22
490’23
479’24
About steady.
Students
White 70%Hispanic 14%Black 8%Two or more races 6%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.