South Lawrence Elementary School
Tel:
(931)201-5884
- South Lawrence Elementary School serves 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- 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 578 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 578 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Lawrence Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Lawrence Elementary School is 0.08, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | #7 out of 573 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 36% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 10% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | 96% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Lawrence Elementary School is Loretto High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rogers High School (8.0 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: 9-12 | 503 students
0.5 miles
525 Second South Av
Loretto, TN 38469
(931)231-8850 0.5 9-12 503 - Florence Rogers High School Grades: PK-12 | 1224 students
8.0 miles
300 Rogers Ln
Florence, AL 35634
(256)757-3106 8.0 PK-12 1224 - Leoma Leoma Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 500 students
8.7 miles
2612 Hwy 43 South
Leoma, TN 38468
(931)231-8199 8.7 PK-8 500 - Lawrenceburg Lawrenceburg Public Grades: PK-6 | 468 students
12.6 miles
600 Prosser Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931)762-3282 12.6 PK-6 468 - Lawrenceburg E O Coffman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 503 students
13.9 miles
111 Lafayette Av
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931)762-6395 13.9 6-8 503
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