At a glance
Reported students
419
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School: 419 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 474
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Lawrence Primary School at #2 School
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–03 in Inwood. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Lawrence Union Free School District. NCES reports 419 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 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 (84.2%) and Black (8.6%). English learners represent 30.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lawrence Primary School at #2 School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.41 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White3.8%
- Hispanic84.2%
- Black8.6%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1%
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.
Other schools in Lawrence Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
189 reported students
Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus
Middle · Grades 04–06
475 reported students
Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus
Middle · Grades 07–08
309 reported students
Lawrence Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
764 reported students
Public schools near Lawrence Primary School at #2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School Elementary · Lawrence Union Free School District | KG–01 | 189 | 0.4 mi |
| Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 542 | 0.8 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway | KG–08 | 728 | 1 mi |
| PS 104 Bays Water (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 542 | 1.1 mi |
| Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School | PK–05 | 313 | 1.2 mi |
| PS 197 Ocean School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 425 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Primary School at #2 School
What grades does Lawrence Primary School at #2 School serve?
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School reports grades 01–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lawrence Union Free School District.
How many students attend Lawrence Primary School at #2 School?
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School reported 419 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 474 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lawrence Primary School at #2 School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 419 students and 35.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lawrence Primary School at #2 School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School 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 Primary School at #2 School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.1% 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 Primary School at #2 School in?
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School 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 Primary School at #2 School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School (0.4 mi), Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) (0.8 mi), Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.