Lawlor Early Childhood Center serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawlor Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lawlor Early Childhood Center's student population of 205 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lawlor Early Childhood Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Hispanic
96%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
1%
51%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lawlor Early Childhood Center?
205 students attend Lawlor Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lawlor Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawlor Early Childhood Center?
Lawlor Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawlor Early Childhood Center offer ?
Lawlor Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lawlor Early Childhood Center part of?
Lawlor Early Childhood Center is part of Lawrence School District.
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