- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, MS
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Lauderdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280243001056
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary ranks #4 of 10 schools in Meridian, MS.
School address
District: Lauderdale Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280243001056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary grew from 699 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 63.3 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 280243001056 · Meridian, MS Other · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 11.6:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students)
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary grew from 699 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 63.3 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale Elementary School
761 students
- This school
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
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale High School
535 students
What this shows Northeast Lauderdale Elementary reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Lauderdale Elementary compares
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▼ 15% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
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 730 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 60.7%
White 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary is more 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 Northeast Lauderdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lauderdale Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Lauderdale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Lauderdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Clarkdale Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students 12.9:1 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 (~730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
How many students attend Northeast Lauderdale Elementary?
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary has 730 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meridian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Lauderdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Lauderdale Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 26% 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 Northeast Lauderdale Elementary?
68.1% of students at Northeast Lauderdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Lauderdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Lauderdale Elementary is African American at 60.7% of enrollment, in Meridian, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Lauderdale Elementary?
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Northeast Lauderdale Elementary rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary ranks #4 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 Northeast Lauderdale Elementary, Lauderdale Co School Dist also operates West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students), Northeast Lauderdale High School (608 students), and Southeast Lauderdale Elementary (562 students). See the Lauderdale Co School Dist district page for the complete list.