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MSD Lawrence Township

Indiana · Public School District
17
Schools
16,414
Students
$14,366
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
69.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
94.2%
Graduation Rate
+7.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MSD Lawrence Township is a public school district in Indiana serving 16,414 students across 17 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,366 is near the national average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belzer Middle School07–081,183
Fall Creek Valley Middle School07–081,351
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lawrence Central High School09–122,317
Lawrence North High School09–122,861
McKenzie Career Center06–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,366Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
29%
State
56.7%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal
14.0%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
16,414
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.2%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.2% graduation rate — 7.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MSD Lawrence Township?
MSD Lawrence Township has 17 public schools, serving a total of 16,414 students.
What is the graduation rate for MSD Lawrence Township?
The graduation rate is 94.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MSD Lawrence Township spend per student?
MSD Lawrence Township spends $14,366 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MSD Lawrence Township?
70% of students in MSD Lawrence Township qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MSD Lawrence Township?
No, MSD Lawrence Township does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MSD Lawrence Township serve?
MSD Lawrence Township serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MSD Lawrence Township?
The median opportunity score across schools in MSD Lawrence Township is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.