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SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY

2362 A Long Creek Road, Meridian, MS, 39301

About SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY

Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School is a public school in Meridian, Mississippi, for students in grades PK–4. The school has about 564 students, and there is one teacher for every 15 students. This enables teachers to deliver focused lessons and provide constant assistance to students in the classroom. The early-learning program at Southeast Lauderdale Elementary is excellent. It helps kids learn the basics of math, reading, writing, and other important subjects. The school is a friendly place because there are many different types of students there. According to U.S. News, 52% of students were able to read and do math at a grade level. This means that they are making steady progress in school. There are better ways to teach when there are targeted intervention services, technology resources, and enrichment programs that meet the needs of all students. At Southeast Lauderdale Elementary, families and teachers work together to help students do well. This is another way that the community helps out. The school has a structured, student-centered environment that makes students feel positive about themselves, encourages them to get involved, and helps them do well in school. Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School is a stable place to learn. The school is constantly investigating how to improve, making it one of the best schools in Mississippi.

SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY Contact Information

Address

2362 A Long Creek Road, Meridian, MS, 39301

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Phone

(601) 486-2500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 52% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
564
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 78 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 65.6%
Asian 0.18%
Hispanic 1.77%
Black 30.14%
Two+ Races 2.13%
Native Am. 0.18%
White
65.6%
Asian
0.18%
Hispanic
1.77%
Black
30.14%
Two+ Races
2.13%
Native Am.
0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 564
52.3%
295 Female
47.7%
269 Male

Student Population

564 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

564 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In December 2025, the Marion Police Department delivered a generous set of school supplies to Southeast Elementary under their “School Year–Round” initiative. This kind of community support helps ensure students have necessary learning materials — especially important in a public-school setting.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school give students chances to be leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can take on leadership roles in clubs and in the classroom.

Q2: What programs help students feel good?

Ans. The school has counseling services, character education, and activities that help kids learn how to get along with others.

Q3: How does the school make sure that families stay involved?

Ans. Families can take part in workshops, events, and volunteer work all year long.

Q4. Are there activities after school?

Ans. The school sometimes offers after-school programs that focus on helping students grow and learn more.

Q5: How does technology help people learn?

Ans. During lessons, students use digital learning tools, classroom devices, and online resources.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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