Serving 503 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 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 0.47, 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
#258 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
29%
47%
White
67%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
41%
26%
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 #258 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School?
503 students attend Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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 District.
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