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Lawrence Elementary School vs. Foster Dual Language Pk-8

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School Overview

School
Lawrence Elementary School
5611 Zephyr Street
Arvada, CO 80002
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
5300 Saulsbury Court
Arvada, CO 80002
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawrence Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Foster Dual Language Pk-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
347 students
435 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawrence Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Foster Dual Language Pk-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawrence Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Foster Dual Language Pk-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawrence Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Foster Dual Language Pk-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Foster Dual Language Pk-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#750 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1417 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawrence Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Foster Dual Language Pk-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foster Dual Language Pk-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foster Dual Language Pk-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lawrence Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Foster Dual Language Pk-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
37
Kindergarten Students
67
53
Grade 1 Students
52
56
Grade 2 Students
47
51
Grade 3 Students
38
47
Grade 4 Students
45
38
Grade 5 Students
54
52
Grade 6 Students
-
43
Grade 7 Students
-
25
Grade 8 Students
-
33

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lawrence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Foster Dual Language Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawrence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Foster Dual Language Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawrence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Foster Dual Language Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawrence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Foster Dual Language Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
50%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawrence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Foster Dual Language Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawrence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Foster Dual Language Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawrence Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Foster Dual Language Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawrence Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Foster Dual Language Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawrence Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Foster Dual Language Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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