Lawtey Elementary School

Q: Is Lawtey Elementary School a good school?

Lawtey Elementary School ranks 955 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lawtey Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 279 students in grades PK-5 in Lawtey, Florida, which is part of the Bradford District. Despite facing challenges related to high poverty and chronic absenteeism rates, the school consistently outperforms the district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.

Lawtey Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (81.36%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school also spends more per student ($10,776 in 2022-2023) than the state average and the surrounding schools, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.2% in 2019-2020 to 47.4% in 2021-2022, are a significant concern and may be impacting student learning and achievement.

While Lawtey Elementary's racial homogeneity and higher per-student spending are notable factors, the school's consistent academic performance, particularly in Math and English Language Arts, is impressive given the challenges it faces. The school's success suggests it may have effective teaching practices and interventions in place to support student learning, despite the high poverty and chronic absenteeism rates. The school and Bradford District should continue to investigate the root causes of the chronic absenteeism issue and implement strategies to improve attendance and address the unique needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

22703 N Park St
Lawtey, FL 32058

(904) 966-6795

District: Bradford

SchoolDigger Rank:
955^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,776

Students who attend Lawtey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bradford Middle School
High:	Bradford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 290

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

African American:

13.4%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lawtey Elementary School ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Bradford School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.52. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), African American (13.4%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawtey Elementary School is 18.1, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Bradford School District. (See more...)

Compare Lawtey Elementary School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawtey Elementary School is $10,776, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Bradford School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lawtey Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bradford:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradford 49^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lawtey Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	29.39	164^th	199	17.6%
2005	44.80	139^th	202	31.2%
2006	25.99	1292^nd	1688	23.5%
2007	29.39	1332^nd	1786	25.4%
2008	30.55	1335^th	1789	25.4%
2009	39.97	1202^nd	1847	34.9%
2010	34.64	1348^th	1919	29.8%
2011	23.97	1606^th	1985	19.1%
2012	21.65	1633^rd	1984	17.7%
2013	49.62	1012^th	2029	50.1%
2014	46.56	1097^th	2064	46.9%
2016	42.25	1212^th	2087	41.9%
2017	48.34	1096^th	2112	48.1%
2018	53.41	960^th	2118	54.7%
2019	66.45	699^th	2182	68.0%
2021	78.70	458^th	2247	79.6%
2022	47.54	1121^st	2219	49.5%
2023	70.77	613^th	2240	72.6%
2024	55.52	955^th	2256	57.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lawtey Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	299	121	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
1989	387	96	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1990	385	112	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
1991	412	84	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
1992	397	91	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
1993	400	86	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
1994	354	88	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1995	356	94	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	456
1996	356	94	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	456
1997	365	92	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	464
1998	360	104	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	476
1999	364	103	9	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	483
2000	358	103	8	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	473
2001	356	100	9	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	468
2002	319	61	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2003	319	61	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2004	309	69	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2005	312	72	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
2006	306	57	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
2007	350	57	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	11	420
2008	305	60	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	7	379
2009	255	34	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	13	310
2010	226	36	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	5	272
2011	223	33	2	3	4	0	5	0	270
2012	209	35	3	4	3	0	8	0	262
2013	185	32	4	4	2	1	4	0	232
2014	163	48	3	2	0	1	7	0	224
2015	179	46	2	2	0	2	6	0	237
2016	176	41	2	3	2	1	10	0	235
2017	176	38	1	1	2	1	3	0	222
2018	168	48	2	2	2	1	4	0	227
2019	172	41	2	0	1	1	5	0	222
2020	175	35	1	1	1	0	4	0	217
2021	171	30	0	1	0	1	7	0	210
2022	197	33	0	5	0	0	7	0	242
2023	227	37	0	5	0	0	10	0	279
2024	228	39	0	7	0	1	15	0	290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lawtey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	423	26.0	16.2	31.9
1989	486	29.0	16.7	37.2
1990	511	33.0	15.4	44.6
1991	496	30.0	16.5	42.1
1992	496	30.0	16.5	39.5
1993	490	30.0	16.3	35.1
1994	445	28.0	15.9	36.4
1995	456	25.0	18.2	42.5
1996	456	25.0	18.2	42.5
1997	464	26.0	17.8	41.4
1998	476	27.0	17.6	0
1999	483	29.0	16.7	49.3
2000	473	29.0	16.3	51.2
2001	468	32.0	14.6	63.7
2002	387	27.0	14.3	62
2003	387	27.0	14.3	62
2004	383	28.0	13.7	67.9
2005	388	25.0	15.5	67
2006	366	26.0	14.1	53.8
2007	420	27.0	15.6	52.1
2008	379	28.0	13.5	55.4
2009	310	22.0	15.5	55.2
2010	272	20.0	13.6	64.8
2011	270	18.5	14.5	68.9
2012	262	19.3	13.5	70.2
2013	232	20.0	11.6	65.5
2014	224	18.0	12.4	65.2
2015	237	19.0	12.4	77.2
2016	235	16.0	14.6	64.3
2017	222	16.0	13.8	65.8
2018	227	15.0	15.1	48
2019	222	13.0	17.0	59.9
2020	217	13.0	16.6	64.1
2021	210	13.0	16.1	62.9
2022	242	13.0	18.6	59.5
2023	279	14.0	19.9	63.8
2024	290	16.0	18.1	63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lawtey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	423	26.0	16.2	31.9
1989	486	29.0	16.7	37.2
1990	511	33.0	15.4	44.6
1991	496	30.0	16.5	42.1
1992	496	30.0	16.5	39.5
1993	490	30.0	16.3	35.1
1994	445	28.0	15.9	36.4
1995	456	25.0	18.2	42.5
1996	456	25.0	18.2	42.5
1997	464	26.0	17.8	41.4
1998	476	27.0	17.6	0
1999	483	29.0	16.7	49.3
2000	473	29.0	16.3	51.2
2001	468	32.0	14.6	63.7
2002	387	27.0	14.3	62
2003	387	27.0	14.3	62
2004	383	28.0	13.7	67.9
2005	388	25.0	15.5	67
2006	366	26.0	14.1	53.8
2007	420	27.0	15.6	52.1
2008	379	28.0	13.5	55.4
2009	310	22.0	15.5	55.2
2010	272	20.0	13.6	64.8
2011	270	18.5	14.5	68.9
2012	262	19.3	13.5	70.2
2013	232	20.0	11.6	65.5
2014	224	18.0	12.4	65.2
2015	237	19.0	12.4	77.2
2016	235	16.0	14.6	64.3
2017	222	16.0	13.8	65.8
2018	227	15.0	15.1	48
2019	222	13.0	17.0	59.9
2020	217	13.0	16.6	64.1
2021	210	13.0	16.1	62.9
2022	242	13.0	18.6	59.5
2023	279	14.0	19.9	63.8
2024	290	16.0	18.1	63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lawtey Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,462 (14.0%)	$8,965 (86.0%)	$10,427
2019	$985 (9.1%)	$9,811 (90.9%)	$10,795
2020	$1,056 (10.4%)	$9,078 (89.6%)	$10,133
2021	$1,686 (15.3%)	$9,352 (84.7%)	$11,039
2022	$1,958 (18.8%)	$8,461 (81.2%)	$10,419
2023	$2,847 (26.4%)	$7,929 (73.6%)	$10,776

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawtey Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 699^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 613^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawtey Elementary School)	79	62	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradford)	59	45	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawtey Elementary School)	87	73	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bradford)	60	43	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawtey Elementary School)	65	42	23%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bradford)	47	39	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lawtey Elementary School)	62	65	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bradford)	49	52	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawtey Elementary School)	41	50	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bradford)	42	48	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lawtey Elementary School)	67	27	40%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bradford)	46	42	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lawtey Elementary School)	59	44	15%
5th Grade Science (Bradford)	39	34	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	222	279	25.7%
African American	41	37	9.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	172	227	32%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.9%	63.8%	3.9%

Schools Near Lawtey Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lawtey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22703 N Park St	Lawtey	32058	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6795	290	16	18.1	63.4%	228 (78.6%)	39 (13.4%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.2%)	55.5	955^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.7%		70.8	613^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.6%	342	57.0	61.0	44.0	50.0			51.0	66.0	64.0	86.0			47.0						$10,776	$2,847	$7,929
Rainbow Center	Public	PK	501 W Washington St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	No	(904) 966-6039	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Starke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 W Weldon St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6047	630	36	17.6	66.5%	379 (60.2%)	145 (23.0%)	60 (9.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.5%)	43.9	1243^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	44.9%		42.4	1271^st of 2240 public elementary schools	43.3%	28	55.0	54.0	39.0	49.0			55.0	69.0	49.0	57.0			36.0						$10,849	$2,499	$8,350
Clay Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6345 County Road 218	Jacksonville	32234	Duval County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0775	450	34	13.2	67.1%	403 (89.6%)	8 (1.8%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	43.3	1258^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.2%		53.7	1000^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.4%	258	52.0	51.0	60.0	52.0			41.0	42.0	33.0	71.0			60.0						$10,552	$1,279	$9,273
Bradford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3856 SE 144th St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6066	729	35	20.6	71.1%	420 (57.6%)	195 (26.7%)	45 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (9.3%)	45	1217^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.1%		37.4	1401^st of 2240 public elementary schools	37.5%	184	47.0	56.0	43.0	62.0			40.0	49.0	54.0	74.0			45.0						$10,300	$2,587	$7,712
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4965 County Road 218	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-4075	679	48	14.1	79.4%	580 (85.4%)	7 (1.0%)	60 (8.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (4.1%)	51.2	1070^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.6%		49.3	1110^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.4%	40	55.0	52.0	36.0	68.0			65.0	51.0	38.0	79.0			58.0						$10,348	$1,738	$8,609
Middleburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3958 Main St	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1875	545	38	14.3	63.9%	448 (82.2%)	19 (3.5%)	46 (8.4%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.0%)	54.9	974^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.8%		72.3	577^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.2%	397	60.0	56.0	47.0	64.0			74.0	59.0	41.0	68.0			41.0						$9,682	$1,253	$8,429
Clay Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1417 Red Apple Rd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 406-1607	693	17	40.7	10.5%	187 (27.0%)	210 (30.3%)	222 (32.0%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.3%)	53 (7.6%)	39.1	1363^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	39.6%		42.8	1260^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.8%	103	54.0	49.0	38.0	53.0	60.0	46.0	40.0	51.0	60.0	43.0	57.0	53.0	49.0	40.0	83.0	83.0	100.0	91.0	$8,940	$601	$8,340
Legacy Elementary School	Public	1-5	1 Lions Den Drive	MacClenny	32063	Baker County	Baker	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 259-0300	667	38	17.5	63.3%	495 (74.2%)	107 (16.0%)	28 (4.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.9%)								(n/a)	52.0	48.0	43.0				57.0	43.0	47.0				44.0
Tynes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1550 Tynes Blvd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3850	988	70	14.1	49.2%	578 (58.5%)	152 (15.4%)	157 (15.9%)	18 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (8.1%)	65.5	738^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.3%		63.2	768^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.7%	30	70.0	45.0	57.0	67.0			79.0	57.0	55.0	79.0			59.0						$9,039	$729	$8,311

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawtey Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lawtey Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lawtey Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bradford Middle School
High : Bradford High School

What district is Lawtey Elementary School in?

Bradford

Is Lawtey Elementary School a good school?

Lawtey Elementary School ranks 955^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lawtey Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 290 students attended Lawtey Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lawtey Elementary School?

Students at Lawtey Elementary School are 79% White, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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