At a glance
Reported students
641
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433.5
Lawrence Southwest Middle School: 641 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 629
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Lawrence Southwest Middle School
Lawrence Southwest Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lawrence. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Lawrence. NCES reports 641 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above the Kansas median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.6%) and multiracial (12%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lawrence Southwest Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.6%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black4.4%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lawrence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lawrence West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
648 reported students
Billy Mills Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
494 reported students
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Middle · Grades 06–08
386 reported students
Langston Hughes Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
560 reported students
Lawrence Virtual School
Other · Grades KG–12
543 reported students
Sunflower Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
444 reported students
Public schools near Lawrence Southwest Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Elementary Elementary · Lawrence | PK–05 | 444 | under 0.1 mi |
| Quail Run Elementary Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 421 | 1.8 mi |
| Schwegler Elem Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 434 | 2.3 mi |
| Lawrence West Middle School Middle · Lawrence | 06–08 | 648 | 2.6 mi |
| Billy Mills Middle School Middle · Lawrence | 06–08 | 494 | 3.2 mi |
| Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School Middle · Lawrence | 06–08 | 386 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Southwest Middle School
What grades does Lawrence Southwest Middle School serve?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lawrence.
How many students attend Lawrence Southwest Middle School?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School reported 641 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 629 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lawrence Southwest Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 641 students and 41.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lawrence Southwest Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lawrence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lawrence Southwest Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lawrence Southwest Middle School in?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School is part of Lawrence, based in Lawrence, KS, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lawrence Southwest Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunflower Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Quail Run Elementary (1.8 mi), Schwegler Elem (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.