South Lawrence Elementary

www.schools.lcss.us/sles

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

540

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Lawrence Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	5
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
527 (97.6 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
Hispanic
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

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:	(931)201-5884
Website:	http://www.schools.lcss.us/sles
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 23

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 64