WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lauderdale County School District school district, located in Meridian, MS with about 709 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in Meridian, Mississippi, and serves as a foundational institution within the Lauderdale County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. Serving the local community, it emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to prepare young learners for middle school success while encouraging engagement in extracurricular and school-wide initiatives.
As part of the broader West Lauderdale attendance zone, the school benefits from a tight-knit community atmosphere and a strong focus on parental involvement. The faculty and staff strive to provide a supportive educational climate, utilizing both traditional instruction and modern resources to address the diverse needs of their student population. Through its mission to promote excellence and character, West Lauderdale Elementary remains a key pillar in the educational landscape of the Meridian area.
For more information, contact WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 737-2279 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Meridian, MS with about 709 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lauderdale County School District
- Total Students:
- 709
- Teachers:
- 43
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 709 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.8%
- Black or African American
- 15.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.