Lawrence County Independent Schools

Lawrence County Independent Schools is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Lawrence County, Indiana. With an enrollment of 212 students, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom half of Indiana elementary schools over the past few years and earning a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.41%), Math (20.8%), and Science (33.33%) all well below the state averages. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% is higher than desired. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 to 1, which could potentially be leveraged to provide more individualized attention and support for students.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with nearly 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school also has access to significant funding, spending $14,437 per student, which raises questions about how these resources are being utilized and whether they are translating into improved outcomes for the students. Overall, Lawrence County Independent Schools faces significant hurdles in improving its performance and providing a high-quality education for the students in its Lawrence County Independent Schools district.