H.B. Lawrence School

(413)534-2075

173 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

H.B. Lawrence School, located at 156 Cabot Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Holyoke Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the city, the school operates as a key component of the local educational system, focusing on providing foundational instruction to children in the community. Like many schools in the district, it serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social-emotional development, and student success.

The school is notable for its historic location in Holyoke, a city with a rich industrial heritage. As part of a district that frequently engages in educational reform and strategic initiatives to support its students, H.B. Lawrence emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards. The school community typically prioritizes building strong partnerships with families to support the educational journey of its students, striving to create a safe and supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

173

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H.B. Lawrence School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	146
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Hispanic
146 (84.4 %)
White
12 (6.9 %)
Black
10 (5.8 %)
Two or More
4 (2.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Holyoke
Phone:	(413)534-2075
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 34