Southlawn Elementary School

www.southlawnelem.mps-al.org/

336 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southlawn Elementary School is a public school located in Montgomery, Alabama, serving students within the Montgomery Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student well-being, the faculty and staff work to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions within the district.

The school’s website highlights its role as an active part of the Montgomery community, striving to maintain strong partnerships between educators, parents, and students. With a mission rooted in student success, Southlawn Elementary utilizes various resources and classroom strategies to encourage both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to provide a safe and enriching space for elementary-aged children to reach their potential.

336

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southlawn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	43
Black	287
Two or More	1

Black
287 (85.4 %)
Hispanic
43 (12.8 %)
White
5 (1.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(334)284-8028
Website:	http://www.southlawnelem.mps-al.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southlawn Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southlawn Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	52.4%
Male	160	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)