LAWRENCE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAWRENCE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POTSDAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in POTSDAM, NY with about 537 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, LAWRENCE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Potsdam, New York, serving students in the Potsdam Central School District. As a key educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in its primary grade levels, fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.
The school is characterized by its commitment to a supportive learning environment, emphasizing collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its connection to the broader Potsdam Central School District, Lawrence Avenue Elementary offers a range of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young learners, encourage curiosity, and prepare them for success as they transition to middle school.
For more information, contact LAWRENCE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (315) 265-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POTSDAM, NY 13676-1787
(315) 265-2000
http://www.potsdam.k12.ny.us
LAWRENCE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POTSDAM, NY with about 537 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POTSDAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 537
- Teachers:
- 38
- 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 school
- 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 537 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAWRENCE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.6%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.