Enrollment
409
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trinity, AL
East Lawrence Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Lawrence Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010204000778
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lawrence Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Trinity · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lawrence Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lawrence Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Trinity, AL.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Alabama
NCES ID 010204000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Lawrence Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Lawrence Middle School
East Lawrence Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Trinity, Alabama, enrolling 409 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 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.
Among 385 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside West Morgan Middle School (561 students): East Lawrence Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 24.4:1).
Lawrence County also operates Moulton Elementary School (695 students) and Lawrence County High School (586 students) alongside East Lawrence Middle 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 Middle School compares
East Lawrence Middle 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 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 77.3%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, East Lawrence Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County, which includes East Lawrence Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lawrence Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moulton Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lawrence Middle 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 elementary schools in Trinity
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~409 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Lawrence Middle School
How many students attend East Lawrence Middle School?
East Lawrence Middle School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trinity, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lawrence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lawrence Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Lawrence Middle School?
72.6% of students at East Lawrence Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lawrence Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Lawrence Middle School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Trinity, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lawrence Middle School?
East Lawrence Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Lawrence Middle School rank among public schools in Trinity?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lawrence Middle School ranks #2 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.
Is East Lawrence Middle School a good school?
East Lawrence Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Middle 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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