Lauderdale Elementary School

Lauderdale Elementary School, a substantial primary school in Rogersville, Alabama, operated by Lauderdale County, hosts 746 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 480 students per school, that is 55% above typical.

Across the 14 schools in Lauderdale County (7,952 students total), Lauderdale Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Lauderdale Elementary School reports that nearly all students (89%) are White. Other groups include 4% multiracial, 3% Black, 2% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 18.2:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 40% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Lauderdale Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 55.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 49.5%.

In the surrounding community, Lauderdale County reports that median household earnings sit near $62,649, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Lauderdale County runs 24 public schools (combined enrollment of about 12,526 students), of which Lauderdale Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Lauderdale County High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Lauderdale Elementary School at 1st of 9; the average score across the group is 34.8%.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Lauderdale Elementary School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.