Lawrence Orr Elementary

Summary:

Lawrence Orr Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 724 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 districts in the state.

Lawrence Orr Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic majority (53.73%) and notable Asian (8.84%) and African American (29.56%) populations. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in reading. Interestingly, the school's performance in mathematics is stronger, with 3rd-grade students outperforming the district and state. The school also has an exceptionally high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, with over 99% of students qualifying, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hickory Grove Elementary, Winterfield Elementary, and KIPP Charlotte, Lawrence Orr Elementary generally performs worse in both mathematics and reading, with lower proficiency rates. However, the school's performance in mathematics is more competitive, particularly in 3rd grade. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, suggesting that its performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4835 Shamrock Dr
       Charlotte, NC  28215-5176


(980) 343-9919

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
909th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,043 Help


Students who attend Lawrence Orr Elementary usually attend:

High:    Cochrane Collegiate Academy
    Garinger High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  724

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.7%
African American:
29.6%
Asian:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details Lawrence Orr Elementary ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 57th among 109 ranked elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.7%), African American (29.6%), Asian (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawrence Orr Elementary is 17.9. 96 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawrence Orr Elementary is $10,043. 58 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lawrence Orr Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence Orr Elementary 909th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Lawrence Orr Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lawrence Orr Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lawrence Orr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.91 684th 1429 52.1%
2018 57.70 616th 1434 57.0%
2019 65.37 480th 1473 67.4%
2021 31.85 996th 1489 33.1%
2022 45.41 820th 1514 45.8%
2023 36.25 987th 1502 34.3%
2024 41.14 909th 1505 39.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lawrence Orr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.57 26th 421 93.8%
2019 90.27 20th 497 96.0%
2021 56.00 110th 385 71.4%
2022 63.00 102nd 485 79.0%
2023 37.93 307th 514 40.3%
2024 49.09 225th 533 57.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lawrence Orr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.27 726th 801 9.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawrence Orr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.63 281st 1332 78.9%
2019 80.34 156th 1361 88.5%
2021 53.10 532nd 1329 60.0%
2022 58.09 496th 1366 63.7%
2023 53.27 641st 1437 55.4%
2024 64.20 415th 1450 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lawrence Orr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.59 555th 1405 60.5%
2019 68.26 420th 1424 70.5%
2021 34.60 921st 1440 36.0%
2022 36.71 958th 1458 34.3%
2023 38.24 911th 1459 37.6%
2024 46.52 774th 1455 46.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lawrence Orr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.60 405th 897 54.8%
2019 62.05 224th 878 74.5%
2022 20.90 584th 634 7.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lawrence Orr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.71 672nd 1413 52.4%
2019 61.88 503rd 1430 64.8%
2021 29.79 992nd 1444 31.3%
2022 51.73 694th 1464 52.6%
2023 35.93 983rd 1461 32.7%
2024 36.29 966th 1464 34.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lawrence Orr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.37 86th 106 18.9%
2021 28.62 76th 95 20.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Lawrence Orr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.62 64th 927 93.1%
2019 86.97 62nd 949 93.5%
2021 58.25 260th 896 71.0%
2022 78.66 106th 927 88.6%
2023 71.56 190th 933 79.6%
2024 55.27 360th 924 61.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lawrence Orr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.88 214th 851 74.9%
2019 76.40 127th 865 85.3%
2021 38.68 509th 843 39.6%
2022 51.29 389th 893 56.4%
2023 45.12 500th 915 45.4%
2024 60.67 318th 951 66.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lawrence Orr Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 14 326 56 282 9 1 13 0 701
2017 13 327 58 299 7 0 16 0 720
2018 16 303 64 289 6 3 18 0 699
2019 25 300 66 306 0 1 15 0 713
2020 27 292 92 423 0 1 25 0 860
2021 22 266 80 383 1 0 24 0 776
2022 29 259 72 368 1 0 21 0 750
2023 31 214 64 389 2 0 24 0 724

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 Lawrence Orr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 701 40.0 17.5 99.6
2017 720 41.0 17.5 99.6
2018 699 42.7 16.3 99.6
2019 713 43.5 16.3 99.4
2020 860 45.2 18.9 99.7
2021 776 43.2 17.9 99.6
2022 750 43.7 17.1 99.6
2023 724 40.4 17.9 99.6

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 Lawrence Orr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 701 40.0 17.5 99.6
2017 720 41.0 17.5 99.6
2018 699 42.7 16.3 99.6
2019 713 43.5 16.3 99.4
2020 860 45.2 18.9 99.7
2021 776 43.2 17.9 99.6
2022 750 43.7 17.1 99.6
2023 724 40.4 17.9 99.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lawrence Orr Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,471 (14.6%) $8,571 (85.3%) $10,043

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence Orr Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 480th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 987th of 1502 Elementary schools
 33.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Orr Elementary)77.560.4
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)69.661.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Lawrence Orr Elementary)60.832.7
 28.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)57.346.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Orr Elementary)77.745.9
 31.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)63.255.2
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Lawrence Orr Elementary)49.649.5
 0.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)52.551.5
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Orr Elementary)75.456.1
 19.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Lawrence Orr Elementary)45.136.7
 8.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)5045.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Lawrence Orr Elementary)86.150
 36.1%
   5th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)72.862.2
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students713724
 1.5%
African American300214
 28.7%
American Indian02
Asian6664
 3%
Hispanic306389
 27.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2531
 24%
Two or More Races1524
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.6%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 724 students attended Lawrence Orr Elementary.

Students who attend Lawrence Orr Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Cochrane Collegiate Academy
High : Garinger High School

Students at Lawrence Orr Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 30% African American, 9% Asian, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

Lawrence Orr Elementary ranks 909th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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