Very Good
#1052 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 22% in state
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Potsdam Central School District · Potsdam, NY
A Potsdam Central School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
29 LEROY ST, Potsdam, NY 13676
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lawrence Avenue Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 63Bikeable
- County Safety: Low33/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,900
Median home value
$148,800
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13676; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Potsdam Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,797NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is listed in POTSDAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Potsdam, NY, part of Potsdam Central School District, serving approximately 546 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,052 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Lawrence Avenue Elementary School serve?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Lawrence Avenue Elementary School?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence Avenue Elementary School rank in NY?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School ranks #1,052 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Lawrence Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Lawrence Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lawrence Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence Avenue Elementary School?
35.7% of students at Lawrence Avenue 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- St. Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (315) 265-2000
- Area population (ZIP 13676)
- 13,408
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13676; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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