Mt Laurel Elementary School

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/mtles/index.htm

498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mt. Laurel Elementary School, located at 1 Jefferson Place in Birmingham, Alabama, is a prominent institution within the Shelby County School District. Situated in the picturesque, master-planned community of Mt. Laurel, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that mirrors the unique architectural and social character of its surrounding neighborhood. It serves students in the surrounding area with a focus on academic excellence, character development, and a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local community.

The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond core curriculum, Mt. Laurel Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and hands-on learning, often utilizing the unique features of the Mt. Laurel community to enhance student engagement. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing student success, the school consistently aims to prepare its young learners for future academic endeavors while instilling a sense of responsibility and civic pride.

498

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Laurel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	11
Black	44
Asian	27
Two or More	10
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
401 (80.5%)
Black
44 (8.8%)
Asian
27 (5.4%)
Hispanic
11 (2.2%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelby County
Phone:	(205)682-7230
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/mtles/index.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 94