Lawrence

brookline.k12.ma.us

621 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Lawrence School, located on Francis Street in Brookline, Massachusetts, is a public K-8 elementary school that serves as a cornerstone of the local Brookline Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic foundation and commitment to inclusive education, the school fosters a diverse and collaborative environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, social-emotional maturity, and a lifelong love of learning, supported by a dedicated faculty and an active community of families.

The school is deeply integrated into the suburban culture of Brookline, placing a high value on equity and personalized student growth. With its historical roots and focus on modern pedagogy, Lawrence provides a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore a variety of subjects, including the arts, sciences, and humanities. By maintaining strong connections between the classroom and the home, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to Brookline High School and beyond, ensuring they become engaged and responsible global citizens.

621

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawrence
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	58
Black	31
Asian	210
Two or More	66
Pacific Islander	1

White
255 (41.1 %)
Asian
210 (33.8 %)
Two or More
66 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
58 (9.3 %)
Black
31 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brookline
Phone:	(617)879-4303
Website:	http://brookline.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 66