Enrollment
520
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Lauderdale Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Meridian, Mississippi, enrolling 520 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 66.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 520 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #136, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (29%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 148 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 520 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Meridian's elementary schools, it stands alongside Southeast Lauderdale Middle School (371 students): Northeast Lauderdale Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 14.3:1).
Lauderdale Co School Dist also operates West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students) and Northeast Lauderdale Elementary (730 students) alongside Northeast Lauderdale Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northeast Lauderdale Middle School compares
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,345
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lauderdale Co School Dist, which includes Northeast Lauderdale Middle School.
$10,345
Per student
-14%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 50.9%
Federal 19.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~520 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northeast Lauderdale Middle School a good school?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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