East Lawrence Elementary School

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

East Lawrence Elementary School, located in Trinity, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution serving students within the Lawrence County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff strive to prepare their students for future success, ensuring that each child receives the attention and resources necessary to meet individual milestones in their formative years.

Beyond its focus on core academic subjects, East Lawrence Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and engaging, encouraging active participation from both students and their families to build a strong educational foundation. With a focus on continuous improvement, the school works closely with the broader Lawrence County district to implement effective teaching strategies and maintain a safe, welcoming atmosphere where students can thrive both socially and intellectually.

546

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Lawrence Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	40
Black	47
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	21

White
431 (78.9 %)
Black
47 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
40 (7.3 %)
American Indian
21 (3.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Lawrence County
Phone:	(256)905-2514
Website:	http://lawrenceal.org/users/eles
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
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 48

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 87