CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM.
CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the JEFFERSON CITY school district, located in JEFFERSON CITY, MO with about 469 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 34 teachers, CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Clarence Lawson Elementary School is a public school located in Jefferson City, Missouri, serving students in the Jefferson City School District. Situated on Fairgrounds Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education within a supportive community environment. It follows the standard Missouri public school curriculum, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also fostering social-emotional development during the critical early years of a child's education.
As a neighborhood elementary school, Clarence Lawson is dedicated to creating an inclusive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement and academic growth. The school typically utilizes a variety of teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM. at (573) 659-3175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109-5443
(573) 659-3175
CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM. is a public Title I school in JEFFERSON CITY, MO with about 469 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JEFFERSON CITY
- Total Students:
- 469
- Teachers:
- 34.09
- 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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 469 students
- White
- 64.2%
- Black or African American
- 16.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.