Lauderdale Elementary School (Closed 2008)

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

This School
State Level (TN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Black
98%
20%
White
2%
57%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.04
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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