Summary:
There is only one elementary school in the Lawrence County Independent Schools district, which serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 243 students. Lawrence County Independent Schools is a public charter school located in Lawrence County, Indiana, with a predominantly white student population of 93.42%.
The school faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.2%, which is well above the state average. Academically, the school's performance on ILEARN tests is consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates of 28.1% in English Language Arts and 19.17% in Math, compared to state averages of 38.6% and 52.4% for 3rd grade, respectively. The school's spending per student of $8,634 is also lower than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 17.3 is slightly higher than the state average.
Overall, the data suggests that Lawrence County Independent Schools faces significant challenges in terms of student attendance, academic performance, and resource allocation. To address these issues, the school and district may need to implement comprehensive strategies that focus on improving instructional practices, increasing student engagement, and addressing equity and inclusion concerns.
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