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Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Potsdam, New York, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 551 students. The school is part of the Potsdam Central School District, which is ranked 240 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lawrence Avenue Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates for grades 3 and 4. In the 2023-2024 school year, 67.02% of 3rd graders and 59.41% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 42.6% and 47.05%, respectively. In the same year, 79.35% of 3rd graders and 56.57% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 53.93% and 58.03%. The school's performance in ELA and Math has been consistently strong over the past several years, with the majority of grades exceeding the state and district averages. However, the school's performance among special education students and low socioeconomic status students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom half of New York elementary schools.

When comparing Lawrence Avenue Elementary School to the nearby Massena Central School District schools, such as Madison Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Nightengale Elementary, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School consistently outperforms them in ELA and Math proficiency rates. The Massena schools generally perform below the state averages, while Lawrence Avenue Elementary School exceeds them. This may be attributed to Lawrence Avenue Elementary School's access to greater resources, with a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the Massena schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 29 Leroy St
       Potsdam, NY  13676-1787

(315) 265-2000

District: Potsdam Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,798 Help


Students who attend Lawrence Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    A A Kingston Middle School
High:    Potsdam Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.2%
Asian:
4.2%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.8% Help


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Compare Details Lawrence Avenue Elementary School ranks better than 77.5% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.2%), Asian (4.2%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is $10,798.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lawrence Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence Avenue Elementary School 550th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Lawrence Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Potsdam Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Potsdam Central School District 240th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.04 355th 2206 83.9%
2007 71.89 671st 2219 69.8%
2008 78.84 360th 2227 83.8%
2009 61.00 1069th 2257 52.6%
2010 69.06 721st 2263 68.1%
2011 72.43 612th 2286 73.2%
2012 72.21 653rd 2320 71.9%
2013 57.91 899th 2325 61.3%
2014 70.89 612th 2345 73.9%
2015 66.77 720th 2352 69.4%
2016 53.27 1091st 2366 53.9%
2017 59.33 929th 2386 61.1%
2018 49.77 1215th 2395 49.3%
2019 56.14 1011th 2413 58.1%
2021 77.32 426th 2201 80.6%
2022 83.78 344th 2434 85.9%
2023 71.05 652nd 2439 73.3%
2024 74.33 550th 2445 77.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.63 1302nd 1941 32.9%
2019 25.42 1565th 1859 15.8%
2021 45.50 495th 1044 52.6%
2022 35.35 1298th 2031 36.1%
2023 47.42 847th 2016 58.0%
2024 41.07 1109th 2110 47.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.55 1433rd 2045 29.9%
2019 27.55 1548th 2032 23.8%
2021 54.09 682nd 1678 59.4%
2022 71.92 414th 2099 80.3%
2023 48.33 939th 2041 54.0%
2024 51.78 872nd 2078 58.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.07 1086th 2338 53.6%
2019 55.89 998th 2357 57.7%
2021 74.55 399th 1955 79.6%
2022 84.89 294th 2401 87.8%
2023 70.03 639th 2403 73.4%
2024 80.62 386th 2413 84.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.91 1309th 2340 44.1%
2019 56.93 951st 2358 59.7%
2021 75.91 395th 1961 79.9%
2022 79.70 396th 2400 83.5%
2023 69.92 646th 2400 73.1%
2024 65.16 748th 2411 69.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.23 605th 1429 57.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.76 735th 1408 47.8%
2021 63.90 450th 1224 63.2%
2022 68.72 400th 1399 71.4%
2023 55.43 607th 1337 54.6%
2024 61.71 509th 1392 63.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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Enrollment information for Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 827 6 18 3 5 n/a n/a 0 859
1990 848 10 13 5 3 n/a n/a 0 879
1991 814 8 24 1 7 n/a n/a 0 854
1992 615 3 12 2 4 n/a n/a 0 636
1993 608 2 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 579 4 28 1 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1995 621 7 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1996 621 7 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1997 563 7 15 5 1 n/a n/a 0 591
1998 570 7 18 0 4 n/a n/a 0 599
1999 581 7 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2000 529 9 13 0 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 516 12 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 492 13 15 1 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 492 13 15 1 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 434 14 13 3 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 440 6 12 1 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2006 453 3 23 2 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2007 485 5 20 0 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2008 516 4 21 1 3 n/a n/a 0 545
2009 538 6 24 6 0 n/a n/a 4 578
2010 557 9 26 13 0 n/a n/a 5 610
2011 558 6 24 9 0 0 0 0 597
2012 525 13 22 19 2 3 4 0 588
2013 529 5 12 11 2 2 3 0 564
2014 533 7 13 9 1 0 4 0 567
2015 534 2 7 8 2 0 5 0 558
2016 561 3 11 9 2 0 7 0 593
2017 529 8 14 7 1 1 9 0 569
2018 492 9 16 10 0 0 10 0 537
2019 509 5 19 17 1 0 9 0 560
2020 469 6 17 17 1 0 11 0 521
2021 471 9 21 13 0 0 14 0 528
2022 473 12 26 23 2 0 13 0 549
2023 475 14 23 21 3 1 14 0 551

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 Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 859 39.3 21.8 n/a
1990 879 52.3 16.8 n/a
1991 854 49.9 17.1 n/a
1992 636 40.9 15.5 n/a
1993 636 37.2 17.1 n/a
1994 612 36.2 16.9 30.2
1995 658 39.2 16.8 24.8
1996 658 39.2 16.8 24.8
1997 591 37.2 15.9 30.8
1998 599 40.2 14.9 24.9
1999 603 37.7 16.0 25.4
2000 552 37.3 14.8 37.7
2001 550 38.6 14.2 30.9
2002 522 35.8 14.6 25.5
2003 522 35.8 14.6 25.5
2004 466 n/a n/a n/a
2005 461 36.1 12.8 36.4
2006 484 35.0 13.8 37.4
2007 512 35.0 14.6 22.7
2008 545 35.6 15.3 25.7
2009 578 37.6 15.4 46.7
2010 610 37.6 16.2 45.8
2011 597 40.8 14.6 54.1
2012 588 35.6 16.5 99.5
2013 564 33.5 16.8 43.4
2014 567 33.0 17.1 34.9
2015 558 36.0 15.5 40.3
2016 593 35.0 16.9 44.2
2017 569 40.5 14.0 44.6
2018 537 38.0 14.1 37.8
2019 560 39.0 14.3 39.1
2020 521 34.0 15.3 34
2021 528 34.2 15.3 32
2022 549 34.5 15.8 26.8
2023 551 40.4 13.6 38.8

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 Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 859 39.3 21.8 n/a
1990 879 52.3 16.8 n/a
1991 854 49.9 17.1 n/a
1992 636 40.9 15.5 n/a
1993 636 37.2 17.1 n/a
1994 612 36.2 16.9 30.2
1995 658 39.2 16.8 24.8
1996 658 39.2 16.8 24.8
1997 591 37.2 15.9 30.8
1998 599 40.2 14.9 24.9
1999 603 37.7 16.0 25.4
2000 552 37.3 14.8 37.7
2001 550 38.6 14.2 30.9
2002 522 35.8 14.6 25.5
2003 522 35.8 14.6 25.5
2004 466 n/a n/a n/a
2005 461 36.1 12.8 36.4
2006 484 35.0 13.8 37.4
2007 512 35.0 14.6 22.7
2008 545 35.6 15.3 25.7
2009 578 37.6 15.4 46.7
2010 610 37.6 16.2 45.8
2011 597 40.8 14.6 54.1
2012 588 35.6 16.5 99.5
2013 564 33.5 16.8 43.4
2014 567 33.0 17.1 34.9
2015 558 36.0 15.5 40.3
2016 593 35.0 16.9 44.2
2017 569 40.5 14.0 44.6
2018 537 38.0 14.1 37.8
2019 560 39.0 14.3 39.1
2020 521 34.0 15.3 34
2021 528 34.2 15.3 32
2022 549 34.5 15.8 26.8
2023 551 40.4 13.6 38.8

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.4%0.2%0.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201498.4%0.0%0.0%100.0%98.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201599.5%0.2%0.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201699.5%0.2%0.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201799.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201899.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201999.4%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
202099.8%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $590 (6.3%) $8,758 (93.7%) $9,349
2020 $641 (6.0%) $9,971 (94.0%) $10,611
2021 $656 (6.6%) $9,251 (93.4%) $9,907
2022 $1,244 (12.1%) $9,075 (87.9%) $10,319
2023 $1,840 (17.0%) $8,958 (83.0%) $10,798

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1011th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 652nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Avenue Elementary School)5362.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Potsdam Central School District)5361
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Lawrence Avenue Elementary School)5473.8
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Potsdam Central School District)5471.7
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Avenue Elementary School)5354.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Potsdam Central School District)5354.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Lawrence Avenue Elementary School)5657.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Potsdam Central School District)5657.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students560551
 1.6%
African American514
 180%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1923
 21.1%
Hispanic1721
 23.5%
Pacific Islander01
White509475
 6.7%
Two or More Races914
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%38.8%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Lawrence Avenue Elementary School.

Students at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School are 86% White, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Lawrence Avenue Elementary School ranks 550th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lawrence Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : A A Kingston Middle School
High : Potsdam Senior High School


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