Northeast Elementary School

www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us

730 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School, located in Meridian, Mississippi, is a key component of the Lauderdale County School District. Serving a diverse population of young learners, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while providing a nurturing environment that supports both intellectual and social-emotional development. The campus is focused on equipping students with a strong foundational education, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating technology and extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond academics, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary places a high priority on building a strong school community. The faculty and staff are committed to engaging parents and local stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to student success. With a mission to prepare students for the rigors of middle school and beyond, the school cultivates a safe and inclusive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the Meridian community.

730

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeast Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	37
Black	443
Asian	12
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	2

Black
443 (60.7%)
White
209 (28.6%)
Hispanic
37 (5.1%)
Two or More
27 (3.7%)
Asian
12 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lauderdale County School District
Phone:	(601)485-4882
Website:	http://www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	507
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 140