- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Meridian, MS
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Lauderdale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280243001174
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #11 of 17
- public schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Lauderdale Middle School ranks #11 of 17 public schools in Meridian, MS.
School address
District: Lauderdale Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280243001174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 280243001174 · Meridian, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 14.3:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students)
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Southeast 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
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
371 students
What this shows Southeast Lauderdale Middle School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Lauderdale Middle School compares
Southeast 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▼ 25% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
African American 32.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Southeast 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 Southeast 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Lauderdale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
How many students attend Southeast Lauderdale Middle School?
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Meridian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Lauderdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Lauderdale Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast Lauderdale Middle School?
60.0% of students at Southeast Lauderdale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Lauderdale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Lauderdale Middle School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Meridian, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Lauderdale Middle School?
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Lauderdale Middle School ranks #11 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 Southeast 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.