SOUTH LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Lawrence Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence County school district, located in Loretto, TN with about 577 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, South Lawrence Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Lawrence Elementary School, located in Loretto, Tennessee, is part of the Lawrence County School System. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, South Lawrence Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with local families.
The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about classroom activities, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative updates. Through a focus on collaborative learning and community involvement, South Lawrence Elementary works to create a safe and nurturing space where young learners can grow, explore their interests, and reach their full potential within the Lawrence County school district.
For more information, contact South Lawrence Elementary at (931) 201-5884 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 201-5884
http://www.schools.lcss.us/sles
SOUTH LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Loretto, TN with about 577 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lawrence County
- Total Students:
- 577
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 577 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.