LAWRENCE PRIMARY SCHOOL AT #2 SCHOOL

www.lawrence.org

465 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Lawrence Primary School at #2 School, located at 1 Donahue Avenue in Inwood, New York, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lawrence Union Free School District. As a primary-level school, it focuses on the early developmental years of childhood education, typically catering to students in the lower elementary grades. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment designed to foster basic academic skills, social-emotional growth, and a positive introduction to the formal school experience for the children of the Inwood community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Lawrence Public Schools, emphasizing the importance of inclusive education and community engagement. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, Lawrence Primary School seeks to prepare its young learners for academic success as they transition into higher grade levels. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood resources and serves as a vital first step in the district's comprehensive educational pathway.

465

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAWRENCE PRIMARY SCHOOL AT #2 SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	378
Black	43
Asian	6
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
378 (81.3 %)
Black
43 (9.2 %)
White
28 (6.0 %)
American Indian
9 (1.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
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:	LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)295-6200
Website:	http://www.lawrence.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 14

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 148

Grade 3 158