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4 schools in Lawrence

Michigan · Public K-12

Lawrence, Michigan comes in at 4 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 463 students total and an average campus size near 116.

7-year change in Lawrence

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
463
-223 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 59%
% Hispanic
41%
was 35%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bert Goens Learning CenterCombinedPK-1270
Lawrence Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-06214
Lawrence JrSr High SchoolHigh07-12179
Van Buren TechHigh11-120

About Lawrence

Across Lawrence, Michigan, 4 public schools teaches about 463 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 116, noticeably below the state mean of about 406.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 33%: 686 students in SY 2017-18 versus 463 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 59% to 53%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lawrence discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lawrence?
Lawrence, Michigan has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 463 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lawrence?
Lawrence has 1 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lawrence?
Lawrence Elementary School is the largest public school in Lawrence by enrollment, with approximately 214 students.
What school districts serve Lawrence?
Lawrence is served by 2 public school districts, including Van Buren ISD, Lawrence Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Lawrence cover?
Public schools in Lawrence serve students from pre-K through grade 12.