AZPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|PHOENIX, Arizona|Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
PHOENIX, AZ 85007
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
10-14%
Math Proficiency
<=5%
Chronic Absenteeism
50.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
4 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.4:1
Better than average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
151
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
17
100% fully certified
Psychologists
0.2
Social Workers
2
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,785
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,832
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$21,663
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 34%State 23%Local 44%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% 1yr+27.6% 5yr
Phoenix, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
11.0%
Uninsured residents
11.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
646
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
554
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
117 (21%)
Speech/Language Impairment
63 (11%)
Other Health Impairment
38 (7%)
Autism
28 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
15 (3%)
Intellectual Disability
8 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
125
Current enrollment
Declining(-54% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School currently enrolls 158 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under Phoenix Elementary District (4256) in AZ.
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