- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, MS
Clarkdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarkdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280243001362
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarkdale Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarkdale Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkdale Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Meridian, MS.
School address
District: Lauderdale Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280243001362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Clarkdale Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 280243001362 · Meridian, MS Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 12.9:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students)
Clarkdale Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Clarkdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale Elementary School
761 students
- Northeast Laud
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
730 students
- Northeast Laud
Northeast Lauderdale High School
608 students
- Southeast Laud
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
562 students
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale Middle School
537 students
- This school
Clarkdale Elementary School
527 students
What this shows Clarkdale Elementary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarkdale Elementary School compares
Clarkdale Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 45% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,039
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Clarkdale Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lauderdale Co School Dist reports $11,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarkdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Lauderdale Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarkdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Meridian
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Lauderdale Elementary School
Standard public school
761 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
T J Harris Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
West Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Clarkdale High School
Standard public school
422 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarkdale Elementary School
How many students attend Clarkdale Elementary School?
Clarkdale Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meridian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkdale Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarkdale Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Clarkdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarkdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarkdale Elementary School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Meridian, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarkdale Elementary School?
Clarkdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarkdale Elementary School rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkdale Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Meridian, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Lauderdale Co School Dist?
Besides Clarkdale Elementary School, Lauderdale Co School Dist also operates West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students), Northeast Lauderdale Elementary (730 students), and Northeast Lauderdale High School (608 students). See the Lauderdale Co School Dist district page for the complete list.