What grades does WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Meridian area.

Where is WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a rural school in Meridian, MS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 14.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Meridian, MS?

Schools in Meridian include WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Meridian area.

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WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Meridian, Mississippi|LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Meridian, MS 39305

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School Profile

Grades

PK–4

Enrollment

725

Student:Teacher

14.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Econ. Disadvantaged

38.2%

Phone

(601)737-2279

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

49%

80th percentile in MS

Math Proficiency

41%

58th percentile in MS

Chronic Absenteeism

3.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

72 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1

Worse than average in MS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

646

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,039

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,861

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,494

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 59%Local 25%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$120,133

-4.1% 1yr+8.7% 5yr

Meridian, MS metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

36.2%

Below 150% poverty line

5.7%

Unemployment rate

9.9%

Uninsured residents

16.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

991

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

914

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

251 (27%)

Other Health Impairment

203 (22%)

Speech/Language Impairment

171 (19%)

Autism

109 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

32 (4%)

Intellectual Disability

31 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

761

Current enrollment

Growing(+12% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Enrollment at WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL stands at 725 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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