Lawrence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,592 students in Lawrence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Lawrence School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Lawrence School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
249 Students
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
303 Students
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,363 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
22%
# Black Students
647 Students
31,414 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
6,638 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
63%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,381 Students
30,414 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
215
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
674
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
736
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
740
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
747
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
724
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
765
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
792
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
734
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
823
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
826
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
909
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
943
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
925
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
39
2,493
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,731 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,201. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,649 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lawrence School District?
Lawrence School District manages 18 public schools serving 10,592 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence School District?
Lawrence School District is ranked #87 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence School District?
63% of Lawrence School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence School District?
Lawrence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Lawrence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,649 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 10,592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in KS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
