- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Meridian, MS
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Lauderdale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280243000568
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #14 of 17
- public schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Lauderdale Middle School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Meridian, MS.
School address
District: Lauderdale Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280243000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280243000568 · Meridian, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 13:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students)
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Northeast Lauderdale Middle 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
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
520 students
What this shows Northeast Lauderdale Middle School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Lauderdale Middle School compares
Northeast Lauderdale Middle 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▼ 18% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.8%
White 28.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Northeast Lauderdale Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Lauderdale Middle 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 elementary schools in Meridian
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
How many students attend Northeast Lauderdale Middle School?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Meridian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Lauderdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Lauderdale Middle School is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Middle School?
66.0% of students at Northeast Lauderdale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Lauderdale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Lauderdale Middle School is African American at 58.8% of enrollment, in Meridian, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Lauderdale Middle School?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Lauderdale Middle School ranks #14 of 17 public 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 public schools in Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Lauderdale Co School Dist?
Besides Northeast Lauderdale Middle 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.