Summary:
Zip code 35673, encompassing the Trinity, Alabama area, is served by two public elementary schools, East Lawrence Elementary School and West Morgan Elementary School, which together provide education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through the early elementary grades (PK-4 and PK-3, respectively).
For parents comparing the two, West Morgan Elementary School is the clear standout, outperforming East Lawrence Elementary School in nearly every academic and operational metric. In the most recent testing, West Morgan's 3rd-grade math proficiency (62.62%) was more than double East Lawrence's (29.55%), and its English proficiency (70.09%) also surpassed East Lawrence's (64.77%). West Morgan also boasts a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate (8.8% vs. 17.8%) and a slightly better student-teacher ratio (15.3 vs. 16.0). This success aligns with its district, Morgan County, which is ranked in the 66th percentile statewide, while Lawrence County, East Lawrence's district, sits in the 29th percentile. Notably, both schools serve a similar, predominantly low-income student population (over 66% free/reduced lunch), making the achievement gap even more striking.
There are critical red flags for East Lawrence Elementary School. Its 4th-grade math proficiency plummeted to just 12.15% in 2025-2026, a dramatic "cliff" from its 3rd-grade scores, and its chronic absenteeism rate is nearly double the state average. Interestingly, East Lawrence actually spends more per student ($10,220) than West Morgan ($9,489), yet achieves far lower results, suggesting that funding efficiency and district-level strategies, rather than raw spending, are key drivers of success. For parents, West Morgan offers a more stable and higher-performing educational environment, while East Lawrence presents significant challenges that may warrant closer scrutiny.
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