CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM.

1105 FAIRGROUNDS RD
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109

419 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

419

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	39
Black	70
Asian	18
Two or More	47

White
245 (58.5 %)
Black
70 (16.7 %)
Two or More
47 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
39 (9.3 %)
Asian
18 (4.3 %)

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:	JEFFERSON CITY
Phone:	(573)659-3175
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 58

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 67