West Lauderdale Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Meridian, Mississippi 39305 · Lauderdale County School District
#48 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#14501 of 50,301 nationally
About West Lauderdale Elementary School
West Lauderdale Elementary School is a public elementary located in Meridian, in the Lauderdale County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 761 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 48th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is math proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 761.
There are 18 schools in Meridian; West Lauderdale Elementary School ranks 3rd of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Lauderdale Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Lauderdale Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Lauderdale Middle School
Collinsville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
537 students · 5.1 km away
West Lauderdale High School
Collinsville · Public high · Grades 9–13
535 students · 5.1 km away
Northeast Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 5–8
520 students · 14 km away
Northeast High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–13
608 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
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761 students
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762 students
Pearl Lower Elementary
Pearl · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
763 students
Oak Grove Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
758 students
Hernando Hills Elementary
Hernando · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
770 students
Eastside Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
747 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Lauderdale Elementary School a good school?
West Lauderdale Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 65.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #48 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Lauderdale Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
West Lauderdale Elementary School ranks #48 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #14501 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Lauderdale Elementary School?
West Lauderdale Elementary School had 761 students in 2025.
Is West Lauderdale Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Lauderdale Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Lauderdale Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of West Lauderdale Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.