Elementary Schools in Lawrence Township Public School District

The Lawrence Township Public School District in New Jersey is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools have shown varying levels of academic performance, with Lawrenceville Elementary School and Slackwood Elementary School emerging as standout institutions within the district.

Lawrenceville Elementary School is the highest-ranked elementary school in the district, ranking 213 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has consistently outperformed the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for 3rd-grade students. In contrast, Eldridge Park School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past three school years, with the lowest proficiency rates among the 4 schools.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic performance. Schools with higher free and reduced lunch rates, such as Slackwood Elementary School and Eldridge Park School, tend to have lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the relationship between per-student spending and academic outcomes is more complex, as the school with the highest spending per student, Eldridge Park School, had the lowest proficiency rates among the 4 schools.