Lawrence Public Schools

District Overview
Located at 650 W. Saint Joseph Street in Lawrence, Michigan, Lawrence Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving its local distant rural community. Operating across two school facilities, the district offers a complete educational pathway spanning Kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintains an enrollment of 393 students, cultivating a close-knit learning environment with strong community ties. The student body reflects a diverse cultural makeup, primarily comprising White (202 students) and Hispanic (172 students) scholars, alongside multiracial, Black, and Native American students. Families, students, and researchers seeking to connect with the district can access online resources via their website at lawrencetigers.org or reach administrative offices directly at (269) 674-8233.

The district's organizational structure emphasizes robust instructional and operational support. Lawrence Public Schools maintains a total workforce of nearly 100 full-time equivalent staff members, including approximately 49 full-time equivalent teachers, over 5 instructional aides, and nearly 45 support personnel. This generous staffing allocation yields a highly favorable student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 8 to 1, enabling educators to deliver individualized instruction and personal mentorship across every grade level. Combined with its stable operating status and dedicated facilities, the district offers a well-resourced, supportive educational setting for families in Southwest Michigan.
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Total Schools
393
Total Students
49.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawrence Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White202
Hispanic172
Black4
Two or More14
American Indian1
  • White
    202 (51.4%)
  • Hispanic
    172 (43.8%)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.6%)
  • Black
    4 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lawrence Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:393*
Teachers (FTE):49.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0
Schools in Lawrence Public Schools
Found 2 Schools