LAWRENCE FAMILY PUBLIC ACADEMY

Lawrence Family Public Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence school district, located in Lawrence, MA with about 212 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 17 teachers, Lawrence Family Public Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Family Public Academy, located at 526 Lowell Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is a public school operating under the Lawrence Public Schools district. The academy is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the Lawrence community, focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a district-wide effort to improve educational outcomes, the school emphasizes high expectations for its students and utilizes data-driven instruction to meet individual learning needs.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lawrence Family Public Academy places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the importance of family involvement in a child’s education. By maintaining a connection between the classroom and the home, the school strives to create a holistic approach to student success. For those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, policies, or academic calendars, the district website at [http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us](http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us) serves as the primary resource for news, contact information, and administrative updates.

For more information, contact Lawrence Family Public Academy at (978) 722-8030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

526 Lowell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
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LAWRENCE FAMILY PUBLIC ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Lawrence, MA with about 212 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lawrence
Total Students:
212
Teachers:
17.09
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten

* 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.

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School Demographics for 212 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAWRENCE FAMILY PUBLIC ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.4%
White
4.2%
Black or African American
1.4%
Asian
0.9%

Female
42.0%
Male
58.0%

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.