Back to school
Classes begin in the Lawrence school district this week: Grades 1-6, 7 and 10 meet Wednesday, and the regular 1-12 schedule goes into effect Thursday and Friday. Here's a look at the figures that reflect the district's progress and challenges; numbers are based on the most recent statistics available.
10,202
Number of Lawrence school district students
13
School days until Labor Day weekend
$70
Projected maximum total budget authority in millions
2,695
Students transported to school at the district's expense
Joseph Chaney, 7, opens wide Thursday to take a bite of a cheese sandwich during lunch at Wakarusa Valley school.
70
Weekdays until Thanksgiving vacation begins
95.5%
Attendance rate
6,000
Average number of school lunches served daily
$1.85
Cost of lunch in elementary schools
$2.10
Cost of lunch in secondary schools
$26,825
Minimum salary for teachers with a bachelor's degree
$62,917,205
Funding approved in April 2005 bond issue
94.1%
Graduation rate
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