- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trinity, AL
East Lawrence Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Lawrence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010204001410
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lawrence Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Trinity · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lawrence Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lawrence Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Trinity, AL.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Alabama
NCES ID 010204001410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
East Lawrence Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010204001410 · Trinity, AL Other · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 16.5:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Moulton Elementary School (695 students)
East Lawrence Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
East Lawrence Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moulton Elemen
Moulton Elementary School
695 students
- Lawrence Count
Lawrence County High School
586 students
- This school
East Lawrence Elementary School
576 students
- Hatton High Sc
Hatton High School
536 students
- Moulton Middle
Moulton Middle School
505 students
- Hatton Element
Hatton Elementary School
424 students
What this shows East Lawrence Elementary School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lawrence Elementary School compares
East Lawrence Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in Alabama - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, East Lawrence Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence County reports $13,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Lawrence Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moulton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lawrence Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Trinity
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Lawrence Elementary School
How many students attend East Lawrence Elementary School?
East Lawrence Elementary School has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trinity, AL. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lawrence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lawrence Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Lawrence Elementary School?
57.3% of students at East Lawrence Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lawrence Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Lawrence Elementary School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Trinity, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lawrence Elementary School?
East Lawrence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Lawrence Elementary School rank among public schools in Trinity?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lawrence Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Trinity, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trinity on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides East Lawrence Elementary School, Lawrence County also operates Moulton Elementary School (695 students), Lawrence County High School (586 students), and Hatton High School (536 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.