Southeast Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Meridian, MS Grades PK–04 Rural: Distant Meridian, MS SchoolScore™ C (62.2)
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Southeast Elementary School
Meridian, MS 39301
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ C (62.2)
562
Students
33.6
Teachers
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
(601)486-2500
Phone
http://www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us
Website

Southeast 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–04.

Key statistics: 562 students enrolled; a 16.7:1 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
562.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 23% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.73:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
69.4%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 14% better
School Details
School Name
Southeast Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
280243001573
State School ID
MS-3800-3800011
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
2362 A Long Creek Road
City
Meridian
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39301
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
32.32628
Longitude
-88.57089
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
562
Total Students
👩‍🏫
33.6
Teachers FTE
📐
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
33.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)33.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 390 69.4%
Not Applicable 174 31%
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 Southeast Elementary School

1
Southeast Lauderdale High School
Meridian · High
0 mi
2
Southeast Middle School
Meridian · Middle
0.5 mi
3
LCSD CTE CENTER
Meridian · Not reported
6.7 mi
4
Crestwood Elementary
Meridian · Elementary
7 mi
5
Magnolia Middle School
Meridian · Middle
8.1 mi
6
Parkview Elementary
Meridian · Elementary
8.2 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Southeast Elementary School?
562 students are enrolled at Southeast Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Southeast Elementary School have?
Southeast Elementary School has 33.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Southeast Elementary School serve?
Southeast Elementary School serves grades PK through 04.
Is Southeast Elementary School a charter school?
Southeast Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Southeast Elementary School located in?
Southeast Elementary School is located in the Meridian, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does Southeast Elementary School belong to?
Southeast 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 $131,042,705 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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