Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
31%
47%
White
64%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School's ranking?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School often compared to?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T J Harris Elementary School, West Lauderdale Elementary School, Crestwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School?
495 students attend Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School offer ?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School part of?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School is part of Lauderdale Co School Dist School District.
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