- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, MS
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Lauderdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280243001573
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Lauderdale Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Meridian, MS.
School address
District: Lauderdale Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280243001573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary grew from 503 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 280243001573 · Meridian, MS Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 15.6:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students)
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary grew from 503 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary 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
- This school
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
562 students
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale Middle School
537 students
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale High School
535 students
What this shows Southeast Lauderdale Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Lauderdale Elementary compares
Southeast 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 28% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
African American 29.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Southeast 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 Southeast Lauderdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Lauderdale Elementary'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
- 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
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 11.6:1 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
How many students attend Southeast Lauderdale Elementary?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meridian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Lauderdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Lauderdale Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast Lauderdale Elementary?
58.3% of students at Southeast Lauderdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Lauderdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Lauderdale Elementary is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Meridian, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Lauderdale Elementary?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Southeast Lauderdale Elementary rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Lauderdale Elementary ranks #9 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 Southeast Lauderdale Elementary, 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.