LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lawrence Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 407 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 28 teachers, Lawrence Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Lawrence Elementary School is a public school located in the Delano neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas, serving students as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and support systems, the staff at Lawrence aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for long-term success in their future educational endeavors.
Beyond the classroom, Lawrence Elementary focuses on building a strong partnership between the school, its families, and the surrounding community. The school actively encourages parental involvement and strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student feels valued. As a vital part of the Wichita community, Lawrence continues to adapt its programs to align with district-wide standards while ensuring that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to thrive both socially and academically.
For more information, contact Lawrence Elem at (316) 973-9900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wichita, KS 67213-2450
(316) 973-9900
http://www.usd259.org
LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wichita, KS with about 407 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wichita
- Total Students:
- 407
- Teachers:
- 28.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 407 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 46.7%
- White
- 35.9%
- Black or African American
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.