LINDA NOLEN LEARNING CENTER
Linda Nolen Learning Center is a public school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Pelham, AL with about 49 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 11 teachers, Linda Nolen Learning Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.
The Linda Nolen Learning Center (LNLC), located in Pelham, Alabama, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Shelby County School District. The school is dedicated to serving students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities, ranging from preschool age through age 21. By providing a highly supportive environment, the center focuses on helping students develop essential life skills, communication abilities, and social independence through individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the unique needs of every learner.
Beyond its core academic mission, the Linda Nolen Learning Center is recognized for its comprehensive approach to student development, which integrates therapeutic services with classroom instruction. The school employs a multidisciplinary team—including special education teachers, therapists, and support staff—to foster a nurturing atmosphere where students can reach their full potential. Through community integration and specialized resources, LNLC emphasizes dignity, personal growth, and the creation of a meaningful educational experience for students who require a more customized learning setting than traditional schools offer.
For more information, contact Linda Nolen Learning Center at (205) 682-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
LINDA NOLEN LEARNING CENTER is a public school in Pelham, AL with about 49 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shelby County
- Total Students:
- 49
- Teachers:
- 11
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 49 students
- White
- 59.2%
- Black or African American
- 26.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.2%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Female
- 24.5%
- Male
- 75.5%
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.