Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus in Lawrence, NY

At a glance

Reported students

475

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

41.87

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

04–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York middle enrollment

53rd percentile

Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

419

Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus: 475 reported students.

State peer staffing position

73rd percentile

11.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. 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: 479
Teachers (FTE): 44
Student–teacher ratio: 10.9:1

What the reported data says about Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus

Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Lawrence. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Lawrence Union Free School District. NCES reports 475 students for 2024–25.

Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 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 (80.2%) and Black (9.7%). English learners represent 24.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus

1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.87 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 1 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: 24.6%
Students with disabilities: 13.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 77.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
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

White6.7%
Hispanic80.2%
Black9.7%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial0.2%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus

Middle · Grades 07–08

309 reported students

Lawrence Primary School at #2 School

Elementary · Grades 01–03

419 reported students

Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School

Elementary · Grades KG–01

189 reported students

Lawrence Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

764 reported students

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Public schools near Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus

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
Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus Middle · Lawrence Union Free School District	07–08	309	under 0.1 mi
MS 53 Brian Piccolo Middle · New York City Geographic District #27	06–08	235	0.9 mi
Village Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #27	06–08	305	0.9 mi
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI Middle · New York City Geographic District #27	06–08	281	1.6 mi
Woodmere Middle School Middle · Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District	06–08	644	2.7 mi
Lynbrook South Middle School Middle · Lynbrook Union Free School District	06–08	414	3.7 mi

Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus

What grades does Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus serve?

Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lawrence Union Free School District.

How many students attend Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus?

Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus reported 475 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 479 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus?

The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 475 students and 41.87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lawrence Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

77.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus in?

Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus is part of Lawrence Union Free School District, based in Cedarhurst, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus (under 0.1 mi), MS 53 Brian Piccolo (0.9 mi), Village Academy (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.