CLARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLARKDALE 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 383 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 25 teachers, CLARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

CLARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Highway 145 in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Lauderdale County School District. As a cornerstone of the Clarkdale community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and the overall well-being of its young students. The school typically emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

Beyond its academic focus, Clarkdale Elementary is often characterized by a strong sense of community involvement and school spirit, reflective of its suburban/rural setting in the Meridian area. The faculty and staff prioritize personalized instruction and collaborative partnerships with parents to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to excel. By combining traditional educational standards with a nurturing atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in shaping the early developmental years of students in the surrounding Lauderdale County region.

For more information, contact CLARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 693-4463 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39031
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CLARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Meridian, MS with about 383 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
383
Teachers:
25.58
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 383 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CLARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.0%
Black or African American
8.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.