- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loretto, TN
South Lawrence Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Lawrence Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470234000852
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lawrence Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 624
- students enrolled
South Lawrence Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470234000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
South Lawrence Elementary held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 470234000852 · Loretto, TN Other · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students)
South Lawrence Elementary held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Lawrence Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Co Hi
Lawrence Co High School
1,087 students
- This school
South Lawrence Elementary
624 students
- Summertown Ele
Summertown Elementary
621 students
- E O Coffman Mi
E O Coffman Middle School
586 students
- Leoma Elementa
Leoma Elementary
538 students
- Ethridge Eleme
Ethridge Elementary
516 students
What this shows South Lawrence Elementary reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lawrence Elementary compares
South Lawrence Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 624 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, South Lawrence Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence County reports $10,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lawrence Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summertown Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| E O Coffman Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leoma Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ethridge Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lawrence Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lawrence Elementary
How many students attend South Lawrence Elementary?
South Lawrence Elementary has 624 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loretto, TN. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lawrence Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lawrence Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lawrence Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Lawrence Elementary is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Loretto, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lawrence Elementary?
South Lawrence Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides South Lawrence Elementary, Lawrence County also operates Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students), Summertown Elementary (621 students), and E O Coffman Middle School (586 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.