Lauderdale Elementary School serves 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
98%
21%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
81%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lauderdale Elementary School?
196 students attend Lauderdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lauderdale Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lauderdale Elementary School?
Lauderdale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lauderdale Elementary School offer ?
Lauderdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lauderdale Elementary School part of?
Lauderdale Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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