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Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
Elementary School · Burlington City Public School District
315 BARCLAY ST, Burlington, NJ 08016
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
227
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
227
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,532 of 2,466
In Burlington
#5 of 9
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
Burlington City Public School District
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Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
Elementary School in Burlington · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burlington, NJ, part of Burlington City Public School District. Captain James Lawrence Elementary School serves approximately 227 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Captain James Lawrence Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,532 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 9.1:1 students to teachers, Captain James Lawrence Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Captain James Lawrence Elementary School Compares
See how Captain James Lawrence Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
315 BARCLAY ST, Burlington, NJ 08016
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Captain James Lawrence Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fountain Woods Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mildred Magowan Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Edgewater Park), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Burlington, see our Burlington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Watts Intermediate School Burlington | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Burlington City High School Burlington | 0.6 mi | 4.7 |
| ST PAUL SCHOOL Burlington | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| DOANE ACADEMY Burlington | 0.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Samuel Smith Elementary School Burlington | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Fountain Woods Elementary School Burlington | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch Bristol | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| RADCLIFFE LEARNING CENTER Bristol | 1.5 mi | — |
| Burlington Township High School Burlington | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Burlington Township Middle School at Springside Burlington | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Bristol MS Bristol | 2.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Bristol HS Bristol | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| B. Bernice Young Elementary School Burlington | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Keystone El Sch Croydon | 2.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Hawthorne Park Elementary School Willingboro | 3.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Willingboro Memorial Middle School Willingboro | 3.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Truman SHS Levittown | 3.8 mi | 4.3 |
| J.C.Stuart ECDC Willingboro | 3.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Benjamin Franklin MS Levittown | 4.0 mi | 3.8 |
| Mildred Magowan Elementary School Edgewater Park | 3.3 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08016 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,560
Median Home Value
$308,000
Median Rent
$1,343/mo
Population
34,801
College Educated
33.9%
Homeownership
73.1%
Avg Commute
31.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
41.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BISHOP SCHAD REGIONAL SCHOOL Vineland, NJ | 5.9 |
| Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School Wharton, NJ | 5.9 |
| Jefferson Elementary School West Caldwell, NJ | 5.9 |
| Lafayette Elementary School Bound Brook, NJ | 5.9 |
| ST MARY ACADEMY Manahawkin, NJ | 5.9 |
| Thomas P. Hughes School Berkeley Hts, NJ | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
What grades does Captain James Lawrence Elementary School serve?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Captain James Lawrence Elementary School rank in NJ?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School ranks #1,532 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Captain James Lawrence Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Captain James Lawrence Elementary School a charter school?
No, Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Captain James Lawrence Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
73.6% of students at Captain James Lawrence Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 73.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (609) 387-5859
Resources & Links
District
Burlington City Public School District- District Enrollment
- 1,878
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,826
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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