LAWRENCE-LAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lawrence-Lawson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sparta Area School District school district, located in Sparta, WI with about 237 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 21 teachers, Lawrence-Lawson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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-Lawson Elementary, located in Sparta, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sparta Area School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of student support services, Lawrence-Lawson strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.
The school community is characterized by its dedication to collaboration between staff, parents, and the broader Sparta community. With a focus on inclusive practices, Lawrence-Lawson provides a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity and character development. Through its emphasis on foundational literacy, numeracy, and community-minded values, the school plays a vital role in shaping the early educational experiences of children in the Black River region.
For more information, contact Lawrence-Lawson Elementary at (608) 366-3438 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sparta, WI 54656-1531
(608) 366-3438
LAWRENCE-LAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sparta, WI with about 237 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sparta Area School District
- Total Students:
- 237
- Teachers:
- 21.11
- 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 237 students
- White
- 65.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.