East Lawrence Middle School

www.eastlawrencemiddle.org/

409 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

East Lawrence Middle School, located in Trinity, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Lawrence County School System. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment for students during their critical middle school transition years. By emphasizing a curriculum that prepares students for high school success, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to meet the challenges of their future educational endeavors.

Beyond core academics, East Lawrence Middle School is committed to building a strong sense of community and school spirit. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student programs, the school encourages learners to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and engage with their peers in a positive, collaborative setting. By maintaining a focus on character development and community involvement, the school aims to be a cornerstone for families in the Trinity area, preparing students to be productive and responsible members of society.

409

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Lawrence Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	26
Black	49
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	15

White
316 (77.3%)
Black
49 (12.0%)
Hispanic
26 (6.4%)
American Indian
15 (3.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lawrence County
Phone:	(256)905-2420
Website:	http://www.eastlawrencemiddle.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 109