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West Lauderdale Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
10350 Highway 495, Meridian, MS 39305 · (601) 737-2279 · Part of Lauderdale County School District
Students
761
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about West Lauderdale Elementary School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Mississippi’s public schools
- Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 27.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency41%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts49%
State average 34.8%
Location
Directions ↗
10350 Highway 495, Meridian
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K48
Kindergarten146
Grade 1154
Grade 2145
Grade 3148
Grade 4120
Enrollment over time
597’20
672’21
687’22
725’23
761’24
Up 27.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 76%Black 16%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 3%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.