Serving 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
59%
47%
White
30%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School's ranking?
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School is ranked #371 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School often compared to?
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Lauderdale Elementary School, Northeast Lauderdale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School?
746 students attend Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School?
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School offer ?
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School part of?
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School is part of Lauderdale Co School District.
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