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Lawton Elementary School

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Lawton Elementary School ranks 598 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

598^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Lawton Elementary School in Lawton, MI, serves 397 students in Pre-K through 4th grade within the Lawton Community School District, a small-town district that has earned a 3-star rating statewide.

What truly sets Lawton Elementary apart is its remarkable success with students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. With over half of its students (53.9%) qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school ranks in the 74th percentile statewide for this subgroup—a 4-star performance that outpaces many schools with similar demographics. This is paired with exceptionally low chronic absenteeism at just 11.8%, dramatically better than the state average of 27.9% and far below nearby schools like Prairie Ridge Elementary School (33.9%) and Marcellus Elementary School (27.5%). The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8, meaning smaller class sizes than most neighbors—12th Street Elementary and Mattawan Later Elementary School both hover around 19 students per teacher.

Academically, Lawton shows a clear strength in English Language Arts, with 4th-grade proficiency at 53.6% versus the state's 41.3%. However, math remains an area for growth—3rd-grade math proficiency sits at just 32%, well below the state average of 42.9%. The school's trajectory tells a story of resilience: after dipping to the 41st percentile in 2020-2021, it has climbed steadily and maintained a 3-star rating for four consecutive years. While it doesn't reach the test scores of higher-income neighboring districts like Schoolcraft Elementary School, Lawton's combination of strong support for vulnerable students, excellent attendance, and small class sizes makes it a standout choice for families seeking a nurturing, effective learning environment in the area.

397

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

53.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

92.6%

Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 5.3% (any vaccine)

100 Primary Way
Lawton, MI 49065-8781

(269) 624-7501

District: Lawton Community School District

Students who attend Lawton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lawton Middle School
High:	Lawton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Michigan median (60th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Michigan avg40%

598^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

254^th of 625Lawton Community School District among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	56.8	598 of 1492	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.6	543 of 1488	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.7	639 of 1486	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.9	477 of 1470	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.7	735 of 1344	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.8	680 of 1153	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.8	789 of 1408	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.1	821 of 1448	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	59.6	514 of 1466	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.5	629 of 1548	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.3	526 of 1580	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.3	692 of 1533	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.8	823 of 1563	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.0	858 of 1566	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.3	779 of 1552	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	63.4	743 of 1552	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.5	832 of 1589	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.6	723 of 1577	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.7	570 of 1565	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.5	659 of 1545	57.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	58.5	502 of 1343	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.3	548 of 1338	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.7	695 of 1342	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.6	625 of 1321	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.5	746 of 1106	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.4	492 of 902	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.7	665 of 1171	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.8	649 of 1443	55.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	67.8	50 of 222	77.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	50.9	601 of 1352	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.4	346 of 1346	74.3%	★★★★☆
2024	60.3	461 of 1381	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.4	324 of 1350	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	57.4	411 of 1099	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.7	366 of 749	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.7	647 of 1134	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.9	731 of 1397	47.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	46.1	700 of 1372	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	59.1	527 of 1366	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.5	570 of 1347	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.9	323 of 1334	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	40.8	661 of 1139	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.1	621 of 915	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.3	750 of 1196	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.4	935 of 1446	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	46.2	629 of 1199	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.8	577 of 1206	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.5	655 of 1204	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.2	615 of 1198	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.2	727 of 1102	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.8	651 of 1005	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.6	743 of 1128	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.9	926 of 1253	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2018)77th percentile+34 vs school

Female (2026)63rd percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)56th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)49th percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)48th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts49%+10 vs state

Math38%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)			M-Step Math (2026)			M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lawton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	100 Primary Way	Lawton	49065	Van Buren County	Lawton Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 624-7501	397	31	12.8	53.9%	325 (81.9%)	4 (1.0%)	48 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	56.8	598^th of 1492 public elementary schools	59.9%		61.6	543^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	63.5%	55	45.3	53.6		32.0	43.5				92.6%	5.3%	$00	$00	$00
Mattawan Later Elementary School	Public	3-5	56720 Murray St	Mattawan	49071	Van Buren County	Mattawan Consolidated School	No	No	No	No	(269) 668-3361	808	42	19.1	25.2%	682 (84.4%)	12 (1.5%)	48 (5.9%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.9%)	91.2	115^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.3%		89.3	133^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	91.1%	18	57.8	65.0	67.9	67.4	74.7	58.6	63.9	52.1			$12,788	$535	$12,253
Mattawan Early Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	56720 Murray St	Mattawan	49071	Van Buren County	Mattawan Consolidated School	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 668-3361	703	40	17.4	27.6%	599 (85.2%)	7 (1.0%)	31 (4.4%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.8%)								(n/a)									94.8%	5.2%	$13,899	$1,003	$12,896
Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center	Public	K	56720 Murray St	Mattawan	49071	Van Buren County	Mattawan Consolidated School	No	No	No	No	(269) 668-3361	85	7	12.1	23.5%	69 (81.2%)	2 (2.4%)	6 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.4%)								(n/a)									98.8%	1.2%	$19,029	$527	$18,502
Paw Paw Early Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	512 W North St	Paw Paw	49079	Van Buren County	Paw Paw Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 415-5300	481	31	15.5	40.5%	376 (78.2%)	10 (2.1%)	58 (12.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.9%)								(n/a)									94.9%	1.1%	$14,434	$1,342	$13,093
Paw Paw Later Elementary	Public	3-5	612 W North St	Paw Paw	49079	Van Buren County	Paw Paw Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 415-5400	453	29	15.6	37.5%	356 (78.6%)	6 (1.3%)	59 (13.0%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	52.7	663^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	55.6%		55.4	639^th of 1488 public elementary schools	57.1%	24	33.3	40.1	54.1	36.1	32.2	36.5	50.7	31.8			$14,587	$1,357	$13,229
Davis Elementary School	Public	K-5	409 N Phelps St	Decatur	49045	Van Buren County	Decatur Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 423-6950	356	22	16.0	64.0%	236 (66.3%)	1 (0.3%)	96 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	34.9	928^th of 1492 public elementary schools	37.8%		57.2	603^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	59.5%	325	19.6	38.0	33.3	25.0	39.4	27.1	33.3	22.9	89.7%	7.7%	$19,130	$1,767	$17,363
Marcellus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Arbor St E	Marcellus	49067	Cass County	Marcellus Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 646-9209	264	14	19.4	62.1%	239 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	63.1	512^th of 1492 public elementary schools	65.7%		63.8	508^th of 1488 public elementary schools	65.9%	4	45.0	37.9	34.9	59.0	50.0	44.2	53.5	34.9	85.4%	12.5%	$14,280	$1,888	$12,392
12th Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6501 S 12th St	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6900	589	31	18.9	20.7%	345 (58.6%)	81 (13.8%)	47 (8.0%)	56 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (10.2%)	76.9	309^th of 1492 public elementary schools	79.3%		75.1	336^th of 1488 public elementary schools	77.4%	27	56.8	66.3	50.0	55.7	72.4	38.6	51.0	38.2	96.6%	2.3%	$13,205	$615	$12,590
Prairie Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2294 S 9th St	Kalamazoo	49009	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 337-0630	449	24	18.3	64.8%	172 (38.3%)	163 (36.3%)	16 (3.6%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	85 (18.9%)	41.1	839^th of 1492 public elementary schools	43.8%		52.6	677^th of 1488 public elementary schools	54.5%	162	36.0	27.9	47.0	38.7	25.0	28.4	40.0	24.2	87.3%	2.5%	$18,364	$2,599	$15,765

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lawton Elementary School?

Students at Lawton Elementary School are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Lawton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 397 students attended Lawton Elementary School.

Is Lawton Elementary School a good school?

Lawton Elementary School ranks 598^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lawton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lawton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lawton Middle School
High : Lawton High School

What district is Lawton Elementary School in?

Lawton Community School District

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