- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Collinsville, MS
West Lauderdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Lauderdale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280243000471
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lauderdale Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 537
- students enrolled
West Lauderdale Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lauderdale Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280243000471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
West Lauderdale Middle School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 280243000471 · Collinsville, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 14.1:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students)
West Lauderdale Middle School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school
West Lauderdale Middle School
537 students
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale High School
535 students
What this shows West Lauderdale Middle School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lauderdale Middle School compares
West 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 53% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, West Lauderdale Middle School is less 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 West Lauderdale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Lauderdale Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lauderdale Middle School
How many students attend West Lauderdale Middle School?
West Lauderdale Middle School has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Collinsville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lauderdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lauderdale Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Lauderdale Middle School?
38.1% of students at West Lauderdale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lauderdale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Lauderdale Middle School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Collinsville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lauderdale Middle School?
West Lauderdale Middle School 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).
What other schools are in Lauderdale Co School Dist?
Besides West 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.