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Lawrenceville Elementary School

Elementary School · Lawrence Township Public School District

40 CRAVEN LANE, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Enrollment

298

Student-Teacher

10.3:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,375 of 2,466

In Lawrenceville

#4 of 7

public schools

In district

#4 of 7

Lawrence Township Public School District

School environment

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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Lawrenceville Elementary School

6.2/10

Elementary School in Lawrenceville · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Lawrenceville Elementary School

Lawrenceville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lawrenceville, NJ, part of Lawrence Township Public School District. Lawrenceville Elementary School serves approximately 298 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Lawrenceville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,375 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Lawrenceville Elementary School show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • NJ avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,969
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Lawrenceville Elementary School — Students at Lawrenceville Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

24.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 66.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 63.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
97.5%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
64.5%
ELA
64.5%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
54.1%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
44.4%
ELA
49.2%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.5/10.

How Lawrenceville Elementary School Compares

See how Lawrenceville Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
44th percentile in NJ
Academic
5.6/10
Average
Growth
5.5/10
Average
Environment
8.9/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
25%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

40 CRAVEN LANE, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lawrenceville Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Toll Gate Grammar School (rated 8.6/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Pennington), which scores notably higher. Another option is PRINCETON FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Princeton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CHAPIN SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Princeton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lawrenceville, see our Lawrenceville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.3 mi
School Distance Rating
THE LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL Lawrenceville 0.4 mi 6.5
Ben Franklin Elementary Lawrenceville 1.6 mi 5.1
Lawrence Intermediate School Lawrenceville 1.8 mi 7.8
Stony Brook Elementary School Pennington 1.4 mi 6.8
PRINCETON JR SCHOOL Lawrenceville 1.6 mi 6.0
Lawrence High School Lawrenceville 2.3 mi 5.2
PRINCETON CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Princeton 2.3 mi 6.5
ST ANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lawrenceville 2.3 mi 6.4
Lawrence Middle School Lawrenceville 2.5 mi 6.6
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy Pennington 2.0 mi 4.5
Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy Pennington 2.0 mi 6.3
Eldridge Park School Lawrenceville 2.5 mi 7.7
CHAPIN SCHOOL Princeton 2.3 mi 8.0
William L Antheil Elementary School Ewing 2.5 mi 7.7
Slackwood Elementary School Lawrenceville 3.3 mi 4.2
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary Trenton 3.9 mi 3.2
PRINCETON INTERNATIONAL SCHL OF MATH AND SCIENCE Princeton 3.6 mi 7.7
Toll Gate Grammar School Pennington 3.3 mi 8.6
PRINCETON FRIENDS SCHOOL Princeton 3.5 mi 8.2
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities Trenton 4.3 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08648 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$118,036

Median Home Value

$395,400

Median Rent

$1,953/mo

Population

31,142

College Educated

60.1%

Homeownership

68.5%

Avg Commute

29.4 min

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Median Age

39.4

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EASTERN CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Midland Park, NJ 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lawrenceville Elementary School

What grades does Lawrenceville Elementary School serve?

Lawrenceville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Lawrenceville Elementary School?

Lawrenceville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrenceville Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lawrenceville Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lawrenceville Elementary School rank in NJ?

Lawrenceville Elementary School ranks #1,375 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Lawrenceville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lawrenceville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lawrenceville Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrenceville Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lawrenceville Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lawrenceville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lawrenceville Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lawrenceville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrenceville Elementary School?

24.5% of students at Lawrenceville 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
59 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%

District

Lawrence Township Public School District
District Enrollment
3,758
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,969
District Rank
#4 of 7

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