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Clarence Lawson Elementary

Summary:

Clarence Lawson Elementary is a public elementary school in Jefferson City, Missouri, serving 419 students in grades K-5. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts.

Clarence Lawson Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with 73.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 41.4% in the Jefferson City district and 41.1% statewide. The school also ranks highly for its support of African American students and students from low-income families, outperforming many other Missouri elementary schools in these subgroups. Additionally, Clarence Lawson has a more diverse student population than nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 58.47% White, 16.71% African American, 9.31% Hispanic, and 4.3% Asian.

Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, with 53.22% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Clarence Lawson Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. Compared to nearby schools in the Jefferson City district, Clarence Lawson stands out as a higher-performing school, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts, where its proficiency rates are significantly higher than those of East Elementary, South Elementary, and Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1105 Fairgrounds Rd
       Jefferson City, MO  65109-5443

(573) 659-3175

District: Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,283 Help


Students who attend Clarence Lawson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Jefferson Middle
High:    Jefferson City High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.5%
African American:
16.7%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.2% Help


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Compare Details Clarence Lawson Elementary ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.5. (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 Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), African American (16.7%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarence Lawson Elementary is 11.2, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Jefferson City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarence Lawson Elementary is $13,283, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Jefferson City School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clarence Lawson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarence Lawson Elementary 317th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Clarence Lawson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson City 167th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clarence Lawson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clarence Lawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.55 253rd 1074 76.4%
2007 63.08 330th 1080 69.4%
2008 45.36 657th 1084 39.4%
2009 68.18 280th 1053 73.4%
2010 69.68 283rd 1066 73.5%
2011 69.54 277th 1088 74.5%
2012 64.73 377th 1085 65.3%
2013 73.06 234th 1108 78.9%
2014 58.03 441st 1089 59.5%
2015 57.60 452nd 1058 57.3%
2016 48.85 478th 865 44.7%
2017 53.83 483rd 1032 53.2%
2018 67.49 315th 1045 69.9%
2019 60.63 392nd 1052 62.7%
2021 63.71 323rd 901 64.2%
2022 66.66 281st 908 69.1%
2023 63.50 317th 898 64.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarence Lawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.52 378th 887 57.4%
2019 55.42 355th 907 60.9%
2021 67.07 114th 574 80.1%
2022 81.25 54th 532 89.8%
2023 72.55 99th 611 83.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Clarence Lawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.97 55th 250 78.0%
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Rank History for White students at Clarence Lawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.81 264th 898 70.6%
2019 67.29 253rd 917 72.4%
2021 50.82 330th 691 52.2%
2022 63.14 232nd 675 65.6%
2023 55.40 297th 673 55.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Clarence 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 520 520
1992 476 44 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1993 486 43 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1994 430 34 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 395 36 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 395 36 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1997 409 41 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1998 427 51 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 385 49 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 371 56 15 14 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2001 378 77 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 364 80 19 18 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 364 80 19 18 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 293 91 15 15 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 300 101 11 12 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 266 102 11 17 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2007 285 111 7 17 2 n/a n/a 0 422
2008 284 115 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 423
2009 292 119 12 23 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2010 357 131 9 31 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2011 416 111 7 34 2 0 40 0 610
2012 354 96 5 39 2 0 33 0 529
2013 375 87 11 32 3 0 31 0 539
2014 385 98 11 32 3 1 33 0 563
2015 370 101 17 38 1 0 43 0 570
2016 327 90 11 34 0 0 41 0 503
2017 263 91 14 34 0 0 43 0 445
2018 301 76 19 34 0 0 39 0 469
2019 307 88 14 33 1 0 45 0 488
2020 303 94 12 34 0 0 45 0 488
2021 271 76 12 43 0 0 46 0 448
2022 254 70 14 37 0 0 47 0 422
2023 245 70 18 39 0 0 47 0 419

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 Clarence Lawson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 520 24.1 21.5 6.7
1992 527 24.9 21.1 7.2
1993 531 28.2 18.8 13.6
1994 468 28.0 16.7 11.1
1995 438 29.1 15.1 22.8
1996 438 29.1 15.1 22.8
1997 457 27.6 16.6 9.8
1998 489 28.9 16.9 8.8
1999 455 29.2 15.6 19.6
2000 456 29.7 15.4 24.1
2001 479 31.2 15.4 22.3
2002 481 33.5 14.4 31.6
2003 481 33.5 14.4 31.6
2004 415 36.5 11.4 39.5
2005 425 38.6 11.0 40.9
2006 398 38.6 10.3 41.7
2007 422 36.0 11.7 38.2
2008 423 36.5 11.6 36.6
2009 449 36.7 12.2 38.5
2010 531 38.8 13.6 35.8
2011 610 39.4 15.4 32.6
2012 529 28.4 18.5 44.8
2013 539 28.7 18.7 44.3
2014 563 28.7 19.5 41.6
2015 570 31.0 18.3 40.5
2016 503 31.0 16.2 50.5
2017 445 31.7 14.0 58
2018 469 34.0 13.7 55
2019 488 36.4 13.3 57.4
2020 488 35.6 13.6 53.9
2021 448 39.1 11.4 55.4
2022 422 38.1 11.0 47.6
2023 419 37.1 11.2 53.2

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 Clarence Lawson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 520 24.1 21.5 6.7
1992 527 24.9 21.1 7.2
1993 531 28.2 18.8 13.6
1994 468 28.0 16.7 11.1
1995 438 29.1 15.1 22.8
1996 438 29.1 15.1 22.8
1997 457 27.6 16.6 9.8
1998 489 28.9 16.9 8.8
1999 455 29.2 15.6 19.6
2000 456 29.7 15.4 24.1
2001 479 31.2 15.4 22.3
2002 481 33.5 14.4 31.6
2003 481 33.5 14.4 31.6
2004 415 36.5 11.4 39.5
2005 425 38.6 11.0 40.9
2006 398 38.6 10.3 41.7
2007 422 36.0 11.7 38.2
2008 423 36.5 11.6 36.6
2009 449 36.7 12.2 38.5
2010 531 38.8 13.6 35.8
2011 610 39.4 15.4 32.6
2012 529 28.4 18.5 44.8
2013 539 28.7 18.7 44.3
2014 563 28.7 19.5 41.6
2015 570 31.0 18.3 40.5
2016 503 31.0 16.2 50.5
2017 445 31.7 14.0 58
2018 469 34.0 13.7 55
2019 488 36.4 13.3 57.4
2020 488 35.6 13.6 53.9
2021 448 39.1 11.4 55.4
2022 422 38.1 11.0 47.6
2023 419 37.1 11.2 53.2

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 Clarence Lawson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $845 (7.1%) $11,116 (92.9%) $11,960
2020 $802 (7.5%) $9,821 (92.4%) $10,624
2021 $1,158 (9.2%) $11,486 (90.8%) $12,644
2022 $1,396 (10.5%) $11,887 (89.5%) $13,283

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarence 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 392nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 317th of 898 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clarence Lawson Elementary)58.773.8
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)36.741.4
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarence Lawson Elementary)6061.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)42.747.7
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clarence Lawson Elementary)5352.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)36.535.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clarence Lawson Elementary)54.258.9
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)43.641.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clarence Lawson Elementary)24.429.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)28.726.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Clarence Lawson Elementary)44.928.1
 16.8%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson City)36.137.1
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarence Lawson Elementary)55.140.8
 14.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)43.742.2
 1.5%
   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 Students488419
 14.1%
African American8870
 20.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1418
 28.6%
Hispanic3339
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White307245
 20.2%
Two or More Races4547
 4.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.4%53.2%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarence Lawson Elementary

Students who attend Clarence Lawson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Jefferson Middle
High : Jefferson City High

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Clarence Lawson Elementary.

Students at Clarence Lawson Elementary are 58% White, 17% African American, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

Clarence Lawson Elementary ranks 317th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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