Lawnside School District Choice Profile for 2026-27 School Year

Lawnside School District 
426 E. Charleston Ave 
Lawnside, NJ 08045 
Camden County

District grades: PreK-8
Approved choice grades: K-8
Total number of students enrolled in district: 334

Choice parent information center phone number: 856-546-4850
Name of program contact: Dr. Ronn Johnson
Phone number & email of program contact: 856-546-4850; ronnjohnson@lawnside.k12.nj.us 
Website:
www.lawnside.k12.nj.us

 

Choice Program

At the Lawnside School District, we believe that small isn't just beautiful—it's transformational. When you choose Lawnside through New Jersey's school choice program, you're not just selecting a school; you're joining a close-knit educational family where your child will never be just a number.

Imagine your child in a classroom where the teacher knows not just their name, but their learning style, their interests, and their dreams. With our average class sizes of just 17 students, this isn't just a possibility—it's our promise. Every child receives the personalized attention they deserve to reach their full potential. We offer continuity and stability throughout your child's formative years. Our dedicated counseling services and comprehensive support systems ensure that every student receives the emotional and academic support they need to succeed.

In our rapidly evolving world, we're preparing your child for careers that may not even exist yet. Your child will not just be academically prepared, but culturally competent and ready to thrive in our diverse global society. They'll learn empathy, respect, and the invaluable ability to work with people from all backgrounds. Our mission extends beyond test scores. We're developing tomorrow's leaders—students who will think critically, solve complex problems, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Your child will graduate with the confidence, skills, and character to succeed in high school and beyond.

When you choose the Lawnside School District, you're not just enrolling your child—you're becoming part of a community that believes in the potential of every student. Our doors are open, our teachers are passionate, and our commitment to your child's success is unwavering. Feel free to schedule a visit and see firsthand why families are choosing Lawnside School District for their children's educational journey. Come discover the difference that personal attention, dedicated teachers, and a caring community can make in your child's life.

Choice Seats Availability

The purpose of the chart below is to inform parents of choice seat availability before the application deadline. After the deadline, the information will be outdated.

The Department of Education limits the number of choice seats that each district can fill. The “maximum number of new choice students that can be enrolled” tells parents how many new choice students the district can enroll in the next school year. If more than the maximum number of applications is received, a lottery will be held and a waitlist will be developed. Waitlists will be developed for all approved choice grades even if no seats are currently available. NA indicates the district is not accepting choice applications for those grades.

Maximum Number of New Choice Students that can be Enrolled: 3

Grade

Seat availability per grade

K  Available
1  Available
2  Available
3  Available
4  Available
5  Available
6  Available
7  Available
8  Available
9  Not Available (no waitlist will be developed)
10  Not Available (no waitlist will be developed)
11  Not Available (no waitlist will be developed)
12  Not Available (no waitlist will be developed)

 

 

District Choice Policies

Indicate Yes/No/NA 

The district accepts Tier 2 students (see definitions of Tier 1 and Tier 2 ).

 Yes

The district gives enrollment preference to choice applicants who have a sibling currently attending the choice district and who will continue to attend in the following school year, provided there are choice seats available in the choice-approved grades/programs and the students meet any program-specific criteria.

 Yes

The district gives enrollment preference to choice applicants who have completed the terminal grade of the sending district (i.e., students who attend a choice district with grades that terminate before 12th grade and have a natural progression to this choice district), provided there are choice seats available in the choice-approved grades/programs and the students meet any program-specific criteria.

 N/A

The district gives enrollment preference to resident students who move before the application deadline. If resident students move and file choice applications for the following year prior to the deadline, the district will give them enrollment preference (i.e., accept them after the enrollment preference students described in b. and c. above, but ahead of other applicants), provided there are choice seats available in the choice-approved grades/programs and the students meet any program-specific criteria. If the district has already reached its approved choice enrollment maximum, this preference will not apply.

 Yes

The district gives special consideration to resident students who move after the application deadline. Students in this situation may apply as late applicants and be added to the front of the district’s waitlist, provided the students will enroll in a choice-approved grade/program and they meet any program-specific criteria. No additional choice seats above the maximum will be approved by the NJDOE to accommodate these students.

 Yes