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West Lauderdale Elementary School

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West Lauderdale Elementary School ranks 82 nd of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

82^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

West Lauderdale Elementary School serves 761 students in pre-kindergarten through 4th grade in Meridian, Mississippi, and is a consistently high-performing school within the well-regarded Lauderdale County School District. The school holds a 4-star rating and ranks 82nd out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools, placing it in the 78th percentile. Over the past decade it has earned 4 or 5 stars every year, though its ranking has slipped modestly from its peak in 2015–16, when it was in the top 9% of schools statewide.

Academically, West Lauderdale is a clear standout compared with nearby schools. Its 4th grade math proficiency rate of 71.3% is nearly 20 points above the state average and far ahead of same-district peers Southeast Elementary (57.1%) and Northeast Elementary (47.3%). In 3rd grade ELA, West Lauderdale leads at 55.8% proficiency, and its 3rd grade math rate of 52.9% is more than double Northeast's 21.0%. The school also serves a comparatively more advantaged population, with 46.1% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch compared with 69–78% at surrounding schools. Its student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2 to 1 is higher than most nearby elementary schools, yet it still produces the strongest academic results in the area.

One area worth watching is chronic absenteeism. About 20.9% of West Lauderdale students were chronically absent in 2023–24 — below the district average of 29.7% but still above several nearby schools like Poplar Springs Elementary (13.3%) and West Hills Elementary (16.9%). Additionally, ELA proficiency has trended downward over the past few years, while 3rd grade math has shown some volatility. Still, West Lauderdale remains a strong choice for families, combining solid test scores, a reputable district, and consistent state ratings well above the regional norm.

761

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,508

Per pupil spending ?

46.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10350 Highway 495
Meridian, MS 39305

(601) 737-2279

District: Lauderdale County School District

Students who attend West Lauderdale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Lauderdale Middle School
High:	West Lauderdale High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.2%

African American:

15.6%

Hispanic:

4.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 73rd percentile in 2023 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (61% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Mississippi elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 78th (2026) from a 73rd-percentile low (2023)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg52%

Mississippi avg50%

82^nd of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From top 6% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Lauderdale County School District

18^th of 134Lauderdale County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	74.9	82 of 377	78.2%	★★★★☆
2025	73.3	92 of 383	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	73.0	97 of 390	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	70.7	102 of 377	72.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.3	75 of 382	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.4	88 of 381	76.9%	★★★★☆
2019	82.8	58 of 397	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	81.5	55 of 404	86.4%	★★★★☆
2017	85.8	38 of 406	90.6%	★★★★★
2016	88.8	24 of 394	93.9%	★★★★★
2015	71.1	99 of 402	75.4%	★★★★☆
2014	78.9	61 of 394	84.5%	★★★★☆
2013	79.3	75 of 408	81.6%	★★★★☆
2012	85.5	43 of 414	89.6%	★★★★☆
2011	83.0	51 of 418	87.8%	★★★★☆
2010	79.4	65 of 403	83.9%	★★★★☆
2009	82.2	51 of 392	87.0%	★★★★☆
2008	81.1	59 of 394	85.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics62%+12 vs state

English Language Arts60%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)			MAAP Mathematics (2026)			MAAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
West Lauderdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10350 Highway 495	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 737-2279	761	44	17.2	46.1%	580 (76.2%)	119 (15.6%)	32 (4.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	74.9	82^nd of 377 public elementary schools	78.2%		73.3	92^nd of 383 public elementary schools	76.0%	10	55.8	63.6		52.9	71.3			$9,508
Northeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6750 Newell Road	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 485-4882	730	56	13.1	77.8%	209 (28.6%)	443 (60.7%)	37 (5.1%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (3.7%)	29.3	277^th of 377 public elementary schools	26.5%		40.3	230^th of 383 public elementary schools	39.9%	47	33.3	42.5		21.0	47.3			$11,676
Poplar Springs Elementary	Public	K-5	4101 27th Ave	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4450	405	28	14.5	100.0%	32 (7.9%)	339 (83.7%)	14 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	24.6	301^st of 377 public elementary schools	20.2%		31.6	269^th of 383 public elementary schools	29.8%	32	31.9	40.4	50.0	27.7	34.0	27.8	59.3	$14,692
West Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	4100 32nd St	Meridian	39307	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4472	423	27	15.6	100.0%	4 (0.9%)	385 (91.0%)	16 (3.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	33.3	257^th of 377 public elementary schools	31.8%		27.3	290^th of 383 public elementary schools	24.3%	33	28.0	27.5	62.3	24.4	13.0	44.9	81.2	$13,480
Parkview Elementary	Public	K-5	1225 26th St	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4990	364	29	12.6	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	347 (95.3%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	12.5	343^rd of 377 public elementary schools	9.0%		16.8	339^th of 383 public elementary schools	11.5%	4	19.4	31.6	40.0	13.5	21.1	27.3	56.3	$14,081
Carver Elementary School	Public	K-5	900 44th Ave	Meridian	39307	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 484-4482	506	31	16.3	100.0%	8 (1.6%)	462 (91.3%)	22 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	11.5	351^st of 377 public elementary schools	6.9%		5.4	379^th of 383 public elementary schools	1.0%	28	22.2	24.6	40.3	14.5	24.6	26.3	54.4	$6,880
Crestwood Elementary	Public	K-5	730 Crestwood Dr	Meridian	39301	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4971	368	22	16.3	99.2%	9 (2.4%)	328 (89.1%)	21 (5.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	9.4	361^st of 377 public elementary schools	4.2%		10.4	359^th of 383 public elementary schools	6.3%	2	28.7	26.4	34.4	12.9	15.1	21.3	49.2	$13,837
KCSD Upper Elementary School	Public	4-5	364 John C Stennis Avenue	De Kalb	39328	Kemper County	Kemper County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 743-2432	108	11	9.5	100.0%	1 (0.9%)	99 (91.7%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.6%)								(n/a)								$20,372
Southeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2362 A Long Creek Road	Meridian	39031	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 486-2500	562	34	16.7	69.4%	363 (64.6%)	166 (29.5%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	54.5	167^th of 377 public elementary schools	55.7%		44.8	212^th of 383 public elementary schools	44.6%	45	50.5	56.1		33.6	57.1			$9,391
Tucker Elementary School	Public	K-8	126 East Tucker Circle	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Tucker Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-8775	119	19	6.1	97.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about West Lauderdale Elementary School

How many students attend West Lauderdale Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 761 students attended West Lauderdale Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of West Lauderdale Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Lauderdale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Lauderdale Middle School
High : West Lauderdale High School

What is the racial makeup of West Lauderdale Elementary School?

Students at West Lauderdale Elementary School are 76% White, 16% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is West Lauderdale Elementary School a good school?

West Lauderdale Elementary School ranks 82^nd of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is West Lauderdale Elementary School in?

Lauderdale County School District

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