Clarkdale Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Meridian, MS Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant Meridian, MS SchoolScore™ C (69.8)
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Clarkdale Elementary School
Meridian, MS 39031
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (69.8)
527
Students
36.2
Teachers
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
(601)693-4463
Phone
http://www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us
Website

Clarkdale Elementary School is a public school administered by the Lauderdale County School District district in Meridian, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 527 students enrolled; a 14.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
527.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 15% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.54:1
State avg: 15:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
45.4%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 44% better
School Details
School Name
Clarkdale Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
280243001362
State School ID
MS-3800-3800002
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7000 Highway 145
City
Meridian
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39031
County
Lauderdale County
Metro Area
Meridian, MS
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2803
State Leg. Upper
28033
State Leg. Lower
28081
Latitude
32.22558
Longitude
-88.70124
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
527
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.2
Teachers FTE
📐
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 239 45.4%
Not Applicable 100 19%
District Info
District Name
Lauderdale County School District
LEAID
2802430
State LEA ID
MS-3800
Phone
(601)639-1683
Website
http://www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Meridian
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$79,748K
Federal Revenue
$13,281K
State Revenue
$46,752K
Local Revenue
$19,715K
Total Expenditure
$73,646K
Instruction Exp.
$40,548K
Support Services
$22,058K
Other Current Exp.
$2,632K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Clarkdale Elementary School

1
Clarkdale High School
Meridian · High
0 mi
2
Enterprise Middle School
ENTERPRISE · Middle
7.2 mi
3
Enterprise Elementary
ENTERPRISE · Elementary
7.2 mi
4
Enterprise High School
ENTERPRISE · High
7.9 mi
5
Crestwood Elementary
Meridian · Elementary
8.9 mi
6
Carver Elementary School
Meridian · Elementary
9.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Clarkdale Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Clarkdale Elementary School?
527 students are enrolled at Clarkdale Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Clarkdale Elementary School have?
Clarkdale Elementary School has 36.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Clarkdale Elementary School serve?
Clarkdale Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Clarkdale Elementary School a charter school?
Clarkdale Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Clarkdale Elementary School located in?
Clarkdale Elementary School is located in the Meridian, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does Clarkdale Elementary School belong to?
Clarkdale Elementary School is part of the Lauderdale County School District school district.
How much does Lauderdale County School District spend per student?
The Lauderdale County School District district spends approximately $139,745,731 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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