DeSoto Central Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction SOUTHAVEN, MS Grades 03–05 Suburb: Large Memphis, TN-MS-AR SchoolScore™ D (58.7)

DeSoto Central Elementary is a public Elementary school located in SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI, operated by the DeSoto County School District school district. It serves grades 03–05.

Key statistics: 831 students enrolled; a 16.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
831.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 81% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.14:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 7% worse
Free Lunch %
45.4%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 44% better
School Details
School Name
DeSoto Central Elementary
NCESSCH ID
280132000998
State School ID
MS-1700-1700050
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2411 CENTRAL PARKWAY
City
SOUTHAVEN
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
38672
County
DeSoto County
Metro Area
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2801
State Leg. Upper
28002
State Leg. Lower
28007
Latitude
34.93952
Longitude
-89.94766
Grades Offered
3rd 4th 5th
👥
831
Total Students
👩‍🏫
51.5
Teachers FTE
📐
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
51.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)51.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 377 45.4%
Not Applicable 80 9.6%
District Info
District Name
DeSoto County School District
LEAID
2801320
State LEA ID
MS-1700
Phone
(662)429-5271
Website
http://www.desotocountyschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Hernando
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$409,314K
Federal Revenue
$56,777K
State Revenue
$211,817K
Local Revenue
$140,720K
Total Expenditure
$399,146K
Instruction Exp.
$201,043K
Support Services
$116,136K
Other Current Exp.
$16,214K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DeSoto Central Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend DeSoto Central Elementary?
831 students are enrolled at DeSoto Central Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does DeSoto Central Elementary have?
DeSoto Central Elementary has 51.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does DeSoto Central Elementary serve?
DeSoto Central Elementary serves grades 03 through 05.
Is DeSoto Central Elementary a charter school?
DeSoto Central Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is DeSoto Central Elementary located in?
DeSoto Central Elementary is located in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan area.
What school district does DeSoto Central Elementary belong to?
DeSoto Central Elementary is part of the DeSoto County School District school district.
How much does DeSoto County School District spend per student?
The DeSoto County School District district spends approximately $480,320,096 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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