- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
East Lawrence Middle School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 010204000778 · Trinity, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 17.8:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Moulton Elementary School (695 students)
East Lawrence Middle School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
East Lawrence Middle 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 Middle School
409 students
What this shows East Lawrence Middle School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lawrence Middle School compares
East Lawrence Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.