Enrollment
408
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010204001546
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Trinity · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Lawrence High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Lawrence High School
East Lawrence High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Trinity, Alabama, enrolling 408 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.6:1, East Lawrence High School is leaner than roughly 87% of Alabama schools and 18% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.1% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 424 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Trinity's high schools, it stands alongside West Morgan High School (476 students): East Lawrence High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 19:1).
Lawrence County also operates Moulton Elementary School (695 students) and Lawrence County High School (586 students) alongside East Lawrence High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Lawrence High School compares
East Lawrence High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County, which includes East Lawrence High School.
$12,092
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 57.5%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Lawrence High School a good school?
East Lawrence High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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