The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Social studies. The lowest is 34% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Lawrence Primary School at #2 School
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School serves grades one through four in Inwood, a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Hempstead on the South Shore of Nassau County. The school sits at the intersection of a modest residential community and a larger district that encompasses Lawrence, Cedarhurst, and Atlantic Beach.
Inwood is characterized as one of the lower-income communities in Nassau County, with a younger median age and a substantial share of family households. The area is predominantly residential but has an industrial and warehouse corridor along Doughty Boulevard and nearby streets. Homes tend to be older than in surrounding areas. The hamlet is served by the Inwood LIRR station, offering connections to Jamaica Station and onward to Penn Station and Grand Central. Inwood Park, a 16-acre waterfront county park, provides recreational anchors including fields, courts, walking paths, and boat access.
The school's student population reflects the community profile. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of Black, white, Asian, and multiracial students, plus a small number of Native American and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Data on the count of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners was not available, so a reader looking for those details should contact the school directly.
Academic performance data comes from third-grade state testing results. In math, the school's proficiency rate is below the midpoint among Nassau County school districts, as is its performance in English language arts. Math proficiency is slightly higher than ELA proficiency. The school had good participation rates in both subjects, with most eligible students taking the assessment. The school's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it below the midpoint for the county.
State social studies testing data from grade five is on file but is from 2008-09 and therefore not recent enough to reflect current practice or curriculum. No current science results are reported for the grade band served. The absence of recent data in subjects beyond math and ELA reflects the state's testing schedule and the school's grade configuration; grades one and two are not tested in New York.
The enrollment is small, with roughly equal distributions across grades one through three and a minimal enrollment in grade four. The school's size and grade span make it a neighborhood primary school focused on early literacy and numeracy development.
The Lawrence Union Free School District, the parent district, has maintained a zero tax-levy increase for seven consecutive years while preserving academic programming. This reflects restored state foundation aid rather than rising local property taxes, a pattern that affects family planning around school costs. The district has also undertaken substantial capital projects, including FEMA-funded seawall construction and phased HVAC and classroom renovations at other buildings. Whether these improvements have reached this primary school would be worth confirming directly.
The housing market in the ZIP code reflects broader Nassau County trends. Home values in the area have risen modestly year-over-year, and the median listing price in the county has also increased. Mortgage rates remain elevated. Median days on market have shortened, indicating relatively active competition for available homes. Rent as a proportion of income is substantial, and monthly estimated mortgage costs are high relative to household income, signaling affordability pressures for families considering the area.
For families evaluating this school, the key questions are whether the current academic proficiency, which runs below the county median in tested grades, aligns with their child's learning needs, and whether the school offers supports that could help students strengthen skills in reading and mathematics. The small size and primary-grade focus mean the school is organized for foundational instruction rather than breadth of electives or advanced coursework. Direct conversation with school leadership about curriculum, intervention supports, and the school's trajectory would help a family determine fit.
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