Clarkdale Elementary School

www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

527

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarkdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	7
Black	49
Asian	3
Two or More	31

White
437 (82.9%)
Black
49 (9.3%)
Two or More
31 (5.9%)
Hispanic
7 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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)693-4463
Website:	http://www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 40

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 71