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OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

601 59th Ave, Meridian, MS 39307 · (601)482-3541 · Lauderdale County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
STATE 527
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 11.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
328
-157 (-32%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 17.1:1
% White
3%
was 7%
% Hispanic
4%
was 5%
% Black
91%
was 87%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a mid-tier unified-grade school in Meridian, Mississippi, one of the schools within MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, educates students from the surrounding community, covering grade M.

OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits inside MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

On the resource side, OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL runs at roughly 12.7:1 students per teacher. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.8:1 average.

Around the school, census data for Lauderdale County shows median household earnings sit near $50,817, about 24% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 19%. OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 24 public schools in Lauderdale County (combined enrollment of about 10,325 students).

Carver Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.1 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Five-year trend. OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment has edged down 32% since 2018, when it stood at 485 (now 328). White enrollment moved from 7% to 3% across the same window. Class-load math has narrowed: from 17.1:1 in 2018 to 12.7:1 in 2023.

On the community side, the feed for OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Lauderdale County at a glance

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Population
71,504
Census ACS
Median income
$50,817
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
10,325 students

Quick facts

School name
OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Address
601 59th Ave, Meridian, MS 39307
Phone
(601)482-3541
County
Lauderdale County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
280291000570
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What age range does OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade M through grade M.
How many students per teacher at OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 12.7:1 students per teacher at OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
What district is OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Where is OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?
OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 601 59th Ave, Meridian, MS 39307.
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