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Welcome to Clarkdale Elementary

Welcome to Clarkdale Elementary School. Since 1934, Clarkdale  has been dedicated to providing the very best education to our students. Throughout our proud history, Clarkdale has been a place where students are intellectually challenged, engaged, and curious about the world in which they live. Our students are compassionate, creative, and filled with desire to meet new challenges and pursue creative paths to solutions.

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At A Glance

  • A District's Grade Rating
  • 97.3% Graduation Rate
  • $5 Million in Scholarships Awarded
  • 57 National Board Certified Teachers
  • 74.6% Post-Secondary Enrollment
  • 18.2 Average Composite LCSD ACT score
  • 82.9% Experienced Teachers
  • 50.9% Bachelor Degree Recipients
  • 44.9% Master Degree Recipients
  • 99.2% Pass Rate for Dual Credit Enrollment
  • 97.4% LCSD Pass Rate for Third Grade Reading Assessment
  • 68.1% score Silver & Higher on ACT WorkKeys

Events

School Board Meeting

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: LCSD Central Services Office 301 46th Court Meridian, MS

News & Announcements

LCSD Comprehensive Needs Survey

LCSD Comprehensive Needs Survey: We Want to Hear from You!

Your voice matters! 📣 You can help shape the future of our schools by completing our survey. We’re gathering feedback from parents, students, staff, and community members to strengthen our schools and support student success. Click on the attached link to participate and find out more about the short survey.
LCSD PREPS Award Recipients

LCSD Schools Shine!: PREPS Honors

Congratulations to our schools for earning the Program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools (PREPS) Awards by exceeding state averages for student growth and/or ranking among the top 10% in Mississippi for achievement in key subjects. Keep up the #LCSDExcellence! Click on the attached link to learn more about the honors.
Clarkdale Kindergartners Touching a Baby Alligator

From Lesson to Life at CES: Meet the Gator!

Kindergartners at Clarkdale Elementary enjoyed a wild hands-on lesson. 🐊 As part of their lesson about oviparous animals (those that lay eggs), an official with the Miss. Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks brought a baby alligator to help bring learning to life.
Clarkdale Elementary Disney Through the Years Performance

CES Disney Through the Years

Magic filled the stage @ClarkdaleSchool!✨
Second graders took the audience on a musical journey with Disney Through the Years, celebrating some of the most beloved songs and characters in Disney history. Click on the attached link to enjoy a few highlights to enjoy from the performance. #LCSDExcellence
LCSD 2026 Beacon Award Opener Graphic

LCSD Earns Beacon Award!

We are shining bright across Mississippi! We’re proud to be recognized by the Mississippi School Boards Association with a prestigious Beacon Award. This achievement reflects the dedication of our students, educators, staff, families, and community. Together, we continue to set the standard. Click the attached link to learn more about this distinguished honor.

Who We Are

Our amazing teachers work hard to create an exceptional learning environment for students. As a result, our school has been recognized not only for excellent teaching and learning, but also for outstanding student achievement and growth.

Lauderdale County School District

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