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Lawrence Virtual School

1104 E 1000 Road, Lawrence, KS 66047Lawrence →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
766
Students
Total enrolled
$13,840
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
21.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 43% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 766 students in grades KG–12 in Lawrence, Kansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,840 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lawrence Virtual School is a large other in Lawrence, Kansas, serving grades KG–12 with 766 students. The district invests $13,840 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 0% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Lawrence Virtual School

766
Total Students
21.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
0%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution372 male · 394 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility0%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
65%
13%
8%
9%
Asian2%
White65%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black8%
Multiracial9%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200840001776

Academic Outcomes at Lawrence Virtual School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 74th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66047

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,840Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,840
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,089
Student Support$2,630
Administration$1,661
Operations$2,076
Other$1,384
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,840 spent per student, an estimated $6,131 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
34%
State government
59.4%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal programs
6.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 0% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Langston Hughes ElemSunflower ElementaryDeerfield ElemNew York Elem
+9 more
↓
Middle
Lawrence Southwest Middle SchoolLawrence West Middle SchoolBilly Mills Middle SchoolLawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
↓
High School
Lawrence Free State HighLawrence High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyDouglas County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictLawrence →
Phone: (785)832-5620
NCES ID: 200840001776
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lawrence seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lawrence
High
Lawrence Free State High
1,777 students · 09–12
● 49 opp32% FRL
High
Lawrence High
1,589 students · 09–12
● 53 opp49% FRL
Mid
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
641 students · 06–08
● 49 opp27% FRL
Mid
Lawrence West Middle School
609 students · 06–08
● 49 opp43% FRL
Mid
Billy Mills Middle School
516 students · 06–08
● 53 opp59% FRL
Elem
Langston Hughes Elem
476 students · KG–05
● 49 opp14% FRL
Elem
Sunflower Elementary
468 students · KG–05
● 49 opp47% FRL
Elem
Deerfield Elem
457 students · KG–05
● 49 opp28% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1104 E 1000 Road, Lawrence, KS 66047
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.