H.B. Lawrence School

Public PK, KG-3

 156 Cabot Street
       Holyoke, MA  01040


(413) 534-2075

District: Holyoke

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,604 Help


Students who attend H.B. Lawrence School usually attend:

Middle:    William R. Peck School
High:    Holyoke High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  173

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.4%
White:
6.9%
African American:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details H.B. Lawrence School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Holyoke School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.4%), White (6.9%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H.B. Lawrence School is 8.8, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Holyoke School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at H.B. Lawrence School is $19,604, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Holyoke School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

H.B. Lawrence School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Holyoke:

SchoolDigger ranks Holyoke 351st of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for H.B. Lawrence School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 30 9 1 242 0 0 2 0 284
2015 27 6 1 253 0 0 4 0 291
2016 13 8 0 260 0 0 4 0 285
2017 24 3 1 258 0 1 2 0 289
2018 21 10 2 240 0 0 5 0 278
2019 20 13 1 215 0 0 2 0 251
2020 22 20 2 190 0 0 8 0 242
2021 17 14 1 141 0 0 5 0 178
2022 12 9 1 161 0 0 3 0 186
2023 12 10 1 146 0 0 4 0 173

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 H.B. Lawrence School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 284 28.6 9.9 97.5
2015 291 24.0 12.1 78
2016 285 26.0 10.9 n/a
2017 289 20.9 13.7 n/a
2018 278 20.5 13.5 n/a
2019 251 20.3 12.3 n/a
2020 242 19.6 12.3 n/a
2021 178 17.8 9.9 n/a
2022 186 18.1 10.2 n/a
2023 173 19.5 8.8 n/a

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 H.B. Lawrence School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 284 28.6 9.9 97.5
2015 291 24.0 12.1 78
2016 285 26.0 10.9 n/a
2017 289 20.9 13.7 n/a
2018 278 20.5 13.5 n/a
2019 251 20.3 12.3 n/a
2020 242 19.6 12.3 n/a
2021 178 17.8 9.9 n/a
2022 186 18.1 10.2 n/a
2023 173 19.5 8.8 n/a

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 H.B. Lawrence School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,745 (15.2%) $15,291 (84.8%) $18,037
2020 $2,173 (12.0%) $15,996 (88.0%) $18,169
2021 $2,954 (15.1%) $16,650 (84.9%) $19,604

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on H.B. Lawrence School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (H.B. Lawrence School)1612.5
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holyoke)2313.6
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (H.B. Lawrence School)1015.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Holyoke)1410.9
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
All Grades English Language Arts (H.B. Lawrence School)1612.5
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Holyoke)189.4
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (H.B. Lawrence School)1015.6
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Holyoke)126.2
 5.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students251173
 31.1%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic215146
 32.1%
Pacific Islander00
White2012
 40%
Two or More Races24
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about H.B. Lawrence School

Students at H.B. Lawrence School are 84% Hispanic, 7% White, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend H.B. Lawrence School usually go on to attend:

Middle : William R. Peck School
High : Holyoke High

In the 2022-23 school year, 173 students attended H.B. Lawrence School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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