School District · Kansas
Lawrence Unified School District 497
📍 Lawrence, KS · Douglas County · NCES LEAID 2008400
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044
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Enrollment
10,909 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2008400
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Lawrence Unified School District 4975 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Lawrence Unified School District 497?▼
Lawrence Unified School District 497 serves 5 zip codes: 66044, 66045, 66046, 66047, 66049. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Lawrence Unified School District 497 rated?▼
Lawrence Unified School District 497 has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 72nd percentile among Kansas school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Kansas only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Lawrence Unified School District 497?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 10,909 students across 20 schools for Lawrence Unified School District 497.
What grades does Lawrence Unified School District 497 serve?▼
Lawrence Unified School District 497 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Lawrence Unified School District 497?▼
You can reach Lawrence Unified School District 497 by phone at (785)832-5000 or by mail at 110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Lawrence Unified School District 497
Lawrence Unified School District 497 is a public school district serving 5 zip codes in Kansas, primarily in Douglas County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 72nd percentile among Kansas districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Kansas districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (785)832-5000 before making a housing decision.