Linda Nolen Learning Center

Shelby County
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
78 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Linda Nolen Learning Center (LNLC), located in Pelham, Alabama, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Shelby County School District. The school is dedicated to serving students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities, ranging from preschool age through age 21. By providing a highly supportive environment, the center focuses on helping students develop essential life skills, communication abilities, and social independence through individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the unique needs of every learner.

Beyond its core academic mission, the Linda Nolen Learning Center is recognized for its comprehensive approach to student development, which integrates therapeutic services with classroom instruction. The school employs a multidisciplinary team—including special education teachers, therapists, and support staff—to foster a nurturing atmosphere where students can reach their full potential. Through community integration and specialized resources, LNLC emphasizes dignity, personal growth, and the creation of a meaningful educational experience for students who require a more customized learning setting than traditional schools offer.
78
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    45 (57.7%)
  • Black
    18 (23.1%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (11.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Shelby County
Phone: (205)682-5800
Website: http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/lnlc/index.htm
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 39
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio