Enrollment
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Combined
DISTRICT 487 · STATE 527
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 280291000570
OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
601 59th Ave, Meridian, MS 39307 · (601)482-3541 · Lauderdale County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 11.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
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SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment
328
-157 (-32%) vs 2017
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 513
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
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 328 | 25.9 | 12.7:1 | 100% (328) |
| 2020-21 | 367 | 29 | 12.7:1 | 100% (367) |
| 2017-18 | 485 | 28.3 | 17.1:1 | 100% (485) |
| 2015-16 | 508 | 28 | 18.1:1 | 100% (508) |
| 2010-11 | 528 | 35 | 15.1:1 | 97% (514) |
| 2000-01 | 516 | 30 | 17.2:1 | 75% (387) |
| 1990-91 | 513 | 27 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school based in Meridian, Mississippi.
MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS is responsible for 9 schools, OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL included, with 4,385 students in all.
Federal data show a ratio of 12.7:1 at OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. That is higher than the 11.8:1 average for combined schools in Mississippi.
In Lauderdale County (population about 71,504), the median household income is $50,817, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 19%. There are 24 public schools in Lauderdale County, enrolling about 10,325 students in all.
Nearby, Carver Elementary School is about 1.1 miles away. Within five miles of OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school is in a town far from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Remote).
Compared with 2017-18, the school had 157 fewer students in 2022-23. Over the same years, the White share dropped from 7% to 3%. The number of students per teacher fell from 17.1 to 12.7 over 5 years.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Lauderdale County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Meridian High SchoolHigh · 1,253 students
- Carver Elementary SchoolElementary · 506 students
- Northwest Middle SchoolMiddle · 484 students
- Magnolia Middle SchoolMiddle · 440 students
- West Hills ElementaryElementary · 423 students
- Poplar Springs ElementaryElementary · 405 students
Other schools in Meridian
- Meridian High SchoolHigh · 1,253 students
- West Lauderdale Elementary SchoolElementary · 761 students
- Northeast Elementary SchoolElementary · 730 students
- Northeast High SchoolHigh · 608 students
- Southeast Elementary SchoolElementary · 562 students
- Clarkdale Elementary SchoolElementary · 527 students
Nearby schools
- Carver Elementary School1.1 mi · 506
- Meridian PreK Academy1.4 mi · 142
- Northwest Middle School2.3 mi · 484
- West Hills Elementary2.3 mi · 423
- Meridian High School3.0 mi · 1,253
- Crestwood Elementary3.1 mi · 368
Frequently asked questions
About OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat 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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