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Lawson Elementary

Summary:

Lawson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Florissant, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 348 students. The school is part of the Hazelwood School District, which is ranked 343 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lawson Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools academically, the school stands out in its performance for African American students, ranking in the top 5-18 out of 191 Missouri elementary schools in this subgroup over the past 3 years. However, the school's performance for White students and students with disabilities is significantly lower, ranking in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools. Lawson Elementary also faces high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.8% to 42.3% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.4% to 64.94% over the past 3 years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Lawson Elementary to nearby schools in the Hazelwood School District, such as Brown Elementary, Armstrong Elementary, Cold Water Elementary, and McCurdy Elementary, it appears that the challenges faced by Lawson Elementary are not unique but rather systemic within the district. However, McNair Elementary and Russell Elementary seem to have slightly higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting potential bright spots and opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing within the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1830 Charbonier Rd
       Florissant, MO  63031-5406

(314) 953-4550

District: Hazelwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
589th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,537 Help


Students who attend Lawson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Middle
High:    Hazelwood West High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.8%
White:
21.0%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Compare Details Lawson Elementary ranks worse than 65% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3rd among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Hazelwood School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.92. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Lawson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hazelwood School District.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawson Elementary is $12,537. 16 elementary schools in the Hazelwood School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lawson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawson Elementary 589th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Lawson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hazelwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazelwood 343rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lawson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.90 571st 1074 46.8%
2007 40.66 725th 1080 32.9%
2008 38.11 783rd 1084 27.8%
2009 34.50 784th 1053 25.5%
2010 42.80 691st 1066 35.2%
2011 37.36 784th 1088 27.9%
2012 43.17 694th 1085 36.0%
2013 50.45 601st 1108 45.8%
2014 56.63 468th 1089 57.0%
2015 55.88 473rd 1058 55.3%
2016 31.26 653rd 865 24.5%
2017 36.05 712th 1032 31.0%
2018 29.43 775th 1045 25.8%
2019 33.39 743rd 1052 29.4%
2021 15.26 767th 901 14.9%
2022 32.77 625th 908 31.2%
2023 38.76 581st 898 35.3%
2024 36.92 589th 906 35.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.76 689th 887 22.3%
2019 42.84 561st 907 38.1%
2021 30.14 428th 574 25.4%
2022 45.06 265th 532 50.2%
2023 53.92 241st 611 60.6%
2024 54.45 242nd 625 61.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.10 216th 302 28.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Lawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.47 95th 243 60.9%
2019 64.63 72nd 250 71.2%
2021 46.78 75th 163 54.0%
2022 72.63 14th 184 92.4%
2023 85.75 9th 185 95.1%
2024 80.84 18th 191 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.73 486th 898 45.9%
2019 45.09 495th 917 46.0%
2021 6.93 669th 691 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Open Quote My mother and my daughter both attended Lawson. Great teachers, well-organized school, and good quality education and socialization. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lawson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 456 456
1992 412 43 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1993 431 74 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 438 58 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1995 415 75 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 415 75 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 406 93 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1998 405 95 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1999 392 115 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2000 329 74 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 331 81 18 8 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 310 80 9 27 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 310 80 9 27 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 308 81 8 16 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2005 282 103 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2006 279 115 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2007 222 162 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2008 221 99 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 224 101 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2010 224 141 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2011 210 142 3 6 0 0 0 0 361
2012 205 155 2 4 0 0 0 0 366
2013 188 155 2 5 0 0 0 0 350
2014 185 176 5 5 0 1 4 0 376
2015 199 183 5 4 1 0 3 0 395
2016 170 190 5 6 1 0 2 0 374
2017 149 204 6 4 1 0 5 0 369
2018 139 232 5 4 1 2 6 0 389
2019 139 243 8 8 1 3 7 0 409
2020 117 223 5 9 1 3 11 0 369
2021 88 233 5 8 1 2 7 0 344
2022 74 240 5 12 0 2 11 0 344
2023 73 229 2 13 0 2 29 0 348

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 Lawson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 456 25.4 17.9 n/a
1992 462 24.4 18.9 n/a
1993 515 27.5 18.7 11.5
1994 504 27.5 18.3 11.3
1995 504 26.8 18.8 17.5
1996 504 26.8 18.8 17.5
1997 512 27.8 18.4 9.4
1998 516 26.5 19.5 11.4
1999 522 26.6 19.6 23.8
2000 414 26.6 15.6 24.6
2001 439 28.6 15.3 22.8
2002 426 27.8 15.3 29.1
2003 426 27.8 15.3 29.1
2004 413 26.3 15.7 34.9
2005 399 25.2 15.8 37.6
2006 407 25.7 15.8 36.4
2007 396 24.6 16.1 40.9
2008 331 24.7 13.4 38.7
2009 335 25.4 13.1 41.2
2010 374 24.0 15.5 39.8
2011 361 32.4 11.1 44.9
2012 366 24.3 15.0 n/a
2013 350 21.4 16.3 51.1
2014 376 20.4 18.3 55.6
2015 395 22.0 17.9 43.8
2016 374 25.0 14.9 57
2017 369 23.0 16.0 50.9
2018 389 24.1 16.1 62.2
2019 409 26.7 15.2 45.5
2020 369 26.1 14.1 59.6
2021 344 25.7 13.3 62.8
2022 344 26.1 13.1 56.4
2023 348 25.8 13.4 64.9

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 Lawson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 456 25.4 17.9 n/a
1992 462 24.4 18.9 n/a
1993 515 27.5 18.7 11.5
1994 504 27.5 18.3 11.3
1995 504 26.8 18.8 17.5
1996 504 26.8 18.8 17.5
1997 512 27.8 18.4 9.4
1998 516 26.5 19.5 11.4
1999 522 26.6 19.6 23.8
2000 414 26.6 15.6 24.6
2001 439 28.6 15.3 22.8
2002 426 27.8 15.3 29.1
2003 426 27.8 15.3 29.1
2004 413 26.3 15.7 34.9
2005 399 25.2 15.8 37.6
2006 407 25.7 15.8 36.4
2007 396 24.6 16.1 40.9
2008 331 24.7 13.4 38.7
2009 335 25.4 13.1 41.2
2010 374 24.0 15.5 39.8
2011 361 32.4 11.1 44.9
2012 366 24.3 15.0 n/a
2013 350 21.4 16.3 51.1
2014 376 20.4 18.3 55.6
2015 395 22.0 17.9 43.8
2016 374 25.0 14.9 57
2017 369 23.0 16.0 50.9
2018 389 24.1 16.1 62.2
2019 409 26.7 15.2 45.5
2020 369 26.1 14.1 59.6
2021 344 25.7 13.3 62.8
2022 344 26.1 13.1 56.4
2023 348 25.8 13.4 64.9

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 Lawson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $26 (0.3%) $9,890 (99.7%) $9,917
2020 $36 (0.3%) $10,958 (99.7%) $10,994
2021 $90 (0.7%) $12,039 (99.3%) $12,129
2022 $4,002 (31.9%) $8,534 (68.1%) $12,537

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawson Elementary

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 743rd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 581st of 898 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawson Elementary)22.126.4
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)24.720.7
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawson Elementary)33.835.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)34.227.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lawson Elementary)3634.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)26.218
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawson Elementary)42.251.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)33.229
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lawson Elementary)47.922.2
 25.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)23.615.7
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Lawson Elementary)36.627
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Hazelwood)28.718.3
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawson Elementary)39.541.3
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)35.724.9
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students409348
 14.9%
African American243229
 5.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic813
 62.5%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White13973
 47.5%
Two or More Races729
 314.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.5%64.9%
 19.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lawson Elementary

Students who attend Lawson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Middle
High : Hazelwood West High

Students at Lawson Elementary are 66% African American, 21% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Lawson Elementary ranks 589th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Lawson Elementary.


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