East Lawrence Elementary School ranked #513 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #306 in 2018 and #170 in 2013, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking for this Trinity, AL public school.
Math proficiency ranged between 25–29% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency held at 30–34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was stable with 554 students in grades PreK–4 and a 15:1 student–teacher ratio, placing the school in the top 20% statewide for student attention based on low ratio; 57% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, indicating socioeconomic need.
Minority enrollment remained steady at 23%, including 47 Hispanic and 53 Black students, with White students comprising the majority at 426; enrollment showed minor fluctuations from 546 to 582 students in recent years.
East Lawrence Elementary is a Title I school in Lawrence County offering in–person instruction only and participates in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Lawrence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
East Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
East Lawrence Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Lawrence Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
9%
32%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Lawrence Elementary School's ranking?
East Lawrence Elementary School is ranked #513 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend East Lawrence Elementary School?
554 students attend East Lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of East Lawrence Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Lawrence Elementary School?
East Lawrence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Lawrence Elementary School offer ?
East Lawrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Lawrence Elementary School part of?
East Lawrence Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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