Lawlor Early Childhood Center

www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

205 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Lawlor Early Childhood Center, located at 41 Lexington Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Lawrence Public Schools district. Dedicated to the developmental needs of the city's youngest learners, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment designed to prepare children for their transition into elementary education. By prioritizing early intervention and school readiness, the center plays a critical role in establishing a strong academic and social-emotional base for children in the Lawrence community.

The school’s curriculum is tailored to support early childhood milestones, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and cognitive development through age-appropriate activities. As part of the broader Lawrence Public Schools network, Lawlor reflects the district’s commitment to inclusive, high-quality public education. Families interested in enrollment, specific program details, or school-wide initiatives can find additional information and resources on the official district website at [http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us](http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us).

205

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawlor Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	196
Black	6
Asian	1

Hispanic
196 (95.6%)
Black
6 (2.9%)
White
2 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lawrence
Phone:	(978)975-5956
Website:	http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 161