About the School
Lawrence Family Development Charter School (LFDCS) is a public charter school in Lawrence, Massachusetts, serving students from Kindergarten-1 through Grade 8. Founded in 1995 by a group of Hispanic parents and community leaders, the school aims to meet the academic and developmental needs of children, especially immigrants and new arrivals. LFDCS operates under the Lawrence Family Development and Education Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization. The school emphasizes a collaborative approach between families and educators to foster academic achievement and personal growth. LFDCS supports diverse learning needs, including language-based learning disabilities, through small class sizes and a standards-based curriculum aligned with Massachusetts State Frameworks. The school also offers a heritage language program to promote bilingual skills and cultural pride. With an enrollment of approximately 880 students, LFDCS has a lottery system for admissions and a waiting list of over 250 childr