South Lawrence Elementary School
Tel:
(931) 201-5884
- South Lawrence Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- South Lawrence Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
School Overview
- South Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 577 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
- South Lawrence Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,684 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of South Lawrence Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #438 out of 1684 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 10% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 96% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.55 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to South Lawrence Elementary School is Loretto High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rogers High School (8.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Loretto Loretto High School Grades: 8-12 | 536 students
0.5 miles
525 Second South Ave
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 231-8850 0.5 8-12 536 - Florence Rogers High School Grades: PK-12 | 1,213 student
8.0 miles
300 Rogers Ln
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 757-3106 8.0 PK-12 1,213 - Leoma Leoma Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 492 students
8.7 miles
2612 Hwy 43 South
Leoma, TN 38468
(931) 231-8199 8.7 PK-8 492 - Lawrenceburg Lawrenceburg Public Grades: PK-5 | 471 students
12.6 miles
600 Prosser Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3282 12.6 PK-5 471 - Lawrenceburg E O Coffman Middle School Grades: 6-9 | 585 students
13.9 miles
111 Lafayette Ave
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-6395 13.9 6-9 585
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