Lawrence Family Development Charter School in Lawrence, MA

At a glance

Reported students

899

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts elementary enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

899

Lawrence Family Development Charter School: 899 reported students.

State peer staffing position

65th percentile

12.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. 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: 714
Teachers (FTE): 56
Student–teacher ratio: 12.8:1

What the reported data says about Lawrence Family Development Charter School

Lawrence Family Development Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Lawrence. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Lawrence Family Development Charter (District). NCES reports 899 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (99.4%) and Black (0.6%). English learners represent 22.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Lawrence Family Development Charter School

1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 70 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.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 22.8%
Students with disabilities: 8.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 3
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0%
Hispanic99.4%
Black0.6%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

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

Not reported as 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.

Public schools near Lawrence Family Development Charter 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
Henry K. Oliver Elementary Elementary · Lawrence	KG–04	469	0.4 mi
Francis M Leahy Elementary Elementary · Lawrence	KG–04	525	0.5 mi
Gerard A. Guilmette Elementary · Lawrence	01–04	485	0.6 mi
Arlington Elementary Elementary · Lawrence	KG–04	558	0.6 mi
John K Tarbox Elementary · Lawrence	01–04	281	0.6 mi
Lawrence Early Childhood Center Elementary · Lawrence	PK–KG	205	0.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Family Development Charter School

What grades does Lawrence Family Development Charter School serve?

Lawrence Family Development Charter School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lawrence Family Development Charter (District).

How many students attend Lawrence Family Development Charter School?

Lawrence Family Development Charter School reported 899 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 714 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lawrence Family Development Charter School?

The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 899 students and 70 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lawrence Family Development Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lawrence Family Development Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Lawrence Family Development Charter School in?

Lawrence Family Development Charter School is part of Lawrence Family Development Charter (District), based in Lawrence, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lawrence Family Development Charter School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Henry K. Oliver Elementary (0.4 mi), Francis M Leahy Elementary (0.5 mi), Gerard A. Guilmette (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.