Lawrence Family Development Charter School

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Lawrence, MA Grades PK–08 Suburb: Large Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH SchoolScore™ A+ (91.6)
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Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Lawrence, MA 01841
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (91.6)
899
Students
70.0
Teachers
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
(978)689-9863
Phone
http://www.lfdcs.org
Website

Lawrence Family Development Charter School is a public charter Elementary school located in Lawrence, MASSACHUSETTS, operated by the Lawrence Family Development Charter school district. It serves grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 899 students enrolled; a 12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Massachusetts Elementary School Average
Enrollment
899.0
State avg: 402.0
▲ 124% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.84:1
State avg: 12:1
▲ 7% worse
School Details
School Name
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
NCESSCH ID
250003200553
State School ID
MA-0454-04540205
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
34 West Street
City
Lawrence
State
Massachusetts
ZIP Code
01841
County
Essex County
Metro Area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2503
State Leg. Upper
25D19
State Leg. Lower
25040
Latitude
42.70854
Longitude
-71.17364
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
899
Total Students
👩‍🏫
70.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
70.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)70.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 660 73.4%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Lawrence Family Development Charter
LEAID
2500032
State LEA ID
MA-0454
Phone
(978)224-8808
Website
http://lfdcs.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Lawrence
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$18,780K
Federal Revenue
$2,437K
State Revenue
$968K
Local Revenue
$15,375K
Total Expenditure
$15,506K
Instruction Exp.
$6,821K
Support Services
$7,475K
Other Current Exp.
$1,157K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Lawrence Family Development Charter School

1
Oliver Elementary School
Lawrence · Elementary
0.4 mi
2
RISE Academy
Lawrence · High
0.5 mi
3
Francis M Leahy
Lawrence · Elementary
0.5 mi
4
School for Exceptional Studies
Lawrence · Other
0.5 mi
5
Oliver Middle School
Lawrence · Middle
0.5 mi
6
Alexander B Bruce
Lawrence · Middle
0.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lawrence Family Development Charter School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Lawrence Family Development Charter School?
899 students are enrolled at Lawrence Family Development Charter School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Lawrence Family Development Charter School have?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School has 70.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Lawrence Family Development Charter School serve?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Lawrence Family Development Charter School a charter school?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School is a charter school.
What metro area is Lawrence Family Development Charter School located in?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School is located in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area.
What school district does Lawrence Family Development Charter School belong to?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School is part of the Lawrence Family Development Charter school district.
How much does Lawrence Family Development Charter spend per student?
The Lawrence Family Development Charter district spends approximately $17,248,053 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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