Lawrence School District
School District · Lawrence, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,177
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,177
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#213 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,177
$3,077 vs Kansas median
District size
10,594 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Lawrence
Lawrence is a Lawrence, Kansas school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 10,594 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $12,177 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Lawrence demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sunflower Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lawrence students show an average math proficiency of 35.4% and ELA proficiency of 44.1%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lawrence, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lawrence with test data.
Schools in Lawrence
18 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Lawrence
- Total Enrollment
- 10,594
- Teachers (FTE)
- 710
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lawrence?
Lawrence has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lawrence?
The average composite rating for Lawrence is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lawrence?
Lawrence spends $12,177 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lawrence is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lawrence?
Sunflower Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lawrence with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lawrence?
Across schools in Lawrence with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lawrence compare to other districts in Kansas?
Lawrence has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Lawrence with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
- Leavenworth (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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