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Lawrence

Kansas · Public School District
20
Schools
10,908
Students
$13,840
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
40.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
82.1%
Graduation Rate
-4.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lawrence is a public school district in Kansas serving 10,908 students across 20 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 82.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,840 is near the national average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (20)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Broken Arrow ElemKG–05266
Cordley ElemKG–05275
Deerfield ElemKG–05457
Hillcrest ElemKG–05346
Langston Hughes ElemKG–05476
New York ElemPK–05416
Pinckney ElemKG–05212
Prairie Park ElemKG–05376
Quail Run ElementaryKG–05393
Schwegler ElemKG–05314
Sunflower ElementaryKG–05468
Sunset Hill ElemKG–05378
Woodlawn ElemKG–05211
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lawrence Free State High09–121,777
Lawrence High09–121,589
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lawrence Virtual SchoolCharterKG–12766
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,840Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
34%
State
59.4%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal
6.8%

State funding accounts for 59% 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
20
Schools
10,908
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.1%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 20 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lawrence?
Lawrence has 20 public schools, serving a total of 10,908 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lawrence?
The graduation rate is 82.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lawrence spend per student?
Lawrence spends $13,840 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lawrence?
41% of students in Lawrence qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lawrence?
Yes — 1 of the 20 schools in Lawrence is a charter school.
What grade levels does Lawrence serve?
Lawrence serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lawrence?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lawrence is 49/100. 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.