Lawrence

Headquartered at 237 Essex Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the Lawrence public school district operates as an open, regular public school system in a large suburban setting within the broader Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. Spanning Congressional District 2503, State Senate District 25D19, and State House District 25027, this non-charter district oversees 26 operational schools. It delivers complete educational programming from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, in addition to specialized ungraded offerings. Community members, parents, and researchers can reach administrative staff directly at (978) 975-5905 or access academic resources via the district's website at http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us.

Reflecting the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student body of 13,313 learners, comprising 7,060 male students, 6,234 female students, and 19 students whose gender is not specified. The student population is predominantly Hispanic, accounting for 12,574 enrolled students, alongside 329 White, 214 Black, 125 Asian, 47 multiracial, 3 Pacific Islander, and 2 American Indian students, with 19 students unspecified. To effectively support this diverse student body across all grade levels—ranging from 438 pre-kindergarten children to 1,025 high school seniors—the district employs a total full-time equivalent workforce of 4,550.5 personnel. This comprehensive staffing structure includes 2,319.56 full-time equivalent teachers, 468.02 instructional aides, and 1,762.92 support staff dedicated to student growth and operational excellence.