Serving 724 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawrence Orr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Lawrence Orr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Orr Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lawrence Orr Elementary School is ranked #1490 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Orr Elementary School?
724 students attend Lawrence Orr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lawrence Orr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Orr Elementary School?
Lawrence Orr Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lawrence Orr Elementary School offer ?
Lawrence Orr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lawrence Orr Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Lawrence Orr Elementary School located?
Lawrence Orr Elementary School is located in the Eastland Wilora Lake neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Eastland Wilora Lake.
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The nearest high school to Lawrence Orr Elementary School is Commonwealth High School (1.4 miles away)
I can see the school performance of my children as they have improved tremendously. My six years old can read and he knows his additions. My pre-k daughter who is 4 years old knows how to say and spell her sight words and also, and she can express herself very well, tell stories and answer questions after a book has been read to her.
- Posted by Parent - CHINELO NWABUWA
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