NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

New York Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence school district, located in Lawrence, KS with about 222 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, New York Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

New York Elementary School, located at 936 New York Street in Lawrence, Kansas, is a cornerstone of the Lawrence Public Schools (USD 497) district. Situated in the historic East Lawrence neighborhood, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding community. It is well-regarded for its commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development for its diverse student population.

As part of the USD 497 district, New York Elementary benefits from the broader resources and curricular standards of the Lawrence public school system. The school focuses on fostering a strong sense of community, often encouraging parent involvement and utilizing the unique character of the East Lawrence area to enhance student learning. With a dedication to equity and individualized instruction, the school strives to prepare its students to be thoughtful, engaged citizens while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere.

For more information, contact New York Elem at (785) 832-5780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.