Captain James Lawrence Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
19%
34%
Black
56%
15%
White
16%
38%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Captain James Lawrence Elementary School often compared to?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel Smith Elementary School, B. Bernice Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
227 students attend Captain James Lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Captain James Lawrence Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Captain James Lawrence Elementary School offer ?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Captain James Lawrence Elementary School part of?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is part of Burlington City Public School District.
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