- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, MS
West Lauderdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Lauderdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280243001241
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lauderdale Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lauderdale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lauderdale Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Meridian, MS.
School address
District: Lauderdale Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280243001241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
West Lauderdale Elementary School grew from 687 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 280243001241 · Meridian, MS Other · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 15.9:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Lauderdale Elementary (730 students)
West Lauderdale Elementary School grew from 687 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Lauderdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale High School
535 students
What this shows West Lauderdale Elementary School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lauderdale Elementary School compares
West Lauderdale Elementary School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 49% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 761 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
African American 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, West Lauderdale Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 West Lauderdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Lauderdale Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Lauderdale Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lauderdale Elementary School'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.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 11.6:1 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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lauderdale Elementary School
How many students attend West Lauderdale Elementary School?
West Lauderdale Elementary School has 761 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meridian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lauderdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lauderdale Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Lauderdale Elementary School?
41.3% of students at West Lauderdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lauderdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Lauderdale Elementary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Meridian, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lauderdale Elementary School?
West Lauderdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 West Lauderdale Elementary School rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lauderdale Elementary School ranks #8 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 West Lauderdale Elementary School, Lauderdale Co School Dist also operates Northeast Lauderdale Elementary (730 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.