West Lauderdale Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Meridian, MS Grades PK–04 Rural: Distant Meridian, MS SchoolScore™ C (60.9)
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West Lauderdale Elementary School
Meridian, MS 39305
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ C (60.9)
761
Students
44.1
Teachers
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
(601)737-2279
Phone
http://www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us
Website

West Lauderdale 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: 761 students enrolled; a 17.2:1 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
761.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 66% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.24:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 15% worse
Free Lunch %
46.1%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 43% better
School Details
School Name
West Lauderdale Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
280243001241
State School ID
MS-3800-3800018
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
10350 Highway 495
City
Meridian
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39305
County
Lauderdale County
Metro Area
Meridian, MS
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2803
State Leg. Upper
28033
State Leg. Lower
28083
Latitude
32.54308
Longitude
-88.76957
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
761
Total Students
👩‍🏫
44.1
Teachers FTE
📐
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
44.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)44.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 351 46.1%
Not Applicable 152 20%
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 West Lauderdale Elementary School

1
West Lauderdale Middle School
Collinsville · Middle
3.2 mi
2
West Lauderdale High School
Collinsville · High
3.2 mi
3
Northeast Middle School
Meridian · Middle
8.7 mi
4
Northeast High School
Meridian · High
8.8 mi
5
Northeast Elementary School
Meridian · Elementary
9.5 mi
6
Poplar Springs Elementary
Meridian · Elementary
10.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend West Lauderdale Elementary School?
761 students are enrolled at West Lauderdale Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Lauderdale Elementary School have?
West Lauderdale Elementary School has 44.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does West Lauderdale Elementary School serve?
West Lauderdale Elementary School serves grades PK through 04.
Is West Lauderdale Elementary School a charter school?
West Lauderdale Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is West Lauderdale Elementary School located in?
West Lauderdale Elementary School is located in the Meridian, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does West Lauderdale Elementary School belong to?
West Lauderdale 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 $96,775,296 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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