- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trinity, AL
East Lawrence High School
Federal NCES profile for East Lawrence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010204001546
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lawrence High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Trinity · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lawrence High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lawrence High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Trinity, AL.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Alabama
NCES ID 010204001546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
East Lawrence High School shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 010204001546 · Trinity, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 14.6:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Moulton Elementary School (695 students)
East Lawrence High School shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
East Lawrence High 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
- East Lawrence
East Lawrence Elementary School
576 students
- Hatton High Sc
Hatton High School
536 students
- Moulton Middle
Moulton Middle School
505 students
- This school
East Lawrence High School
408 students
What this shows East Lawrence High School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lawrence High School compares
East Lawrence High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, East Lawrence High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lawrence Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moulton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lawrence High 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
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Trinity
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Lawrence High School
How many students attend East Lawrence High School?
East Lawrence High School has 408 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trinity, AL. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lawrence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lawrence High School is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% lower 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 High School?
60.1% of students at East Lawrence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lawrence High School?
The largest demographic group at East Lawrence High School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Trinity, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lawrence High School?
East Lawrence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Trinity?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lawrence High School ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Trinity on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides East Lawrence High School, Lawrence County also operates Moulton Elementary School (695 students), Lawrence County High School (586 students), and East Lawrence Elementary School (576 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.