Southaven Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Southaven, MS Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Memphis, TN-MS-AR SchoolScore™ C (63.4)
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Southaven Elementary School
Southaven, MS 38671
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (63.4)
681
Students
42.0
Teachers
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
(662)342-2289
Phone
http://ses.desotocountyschools.org/o/se
Website

Southaven Elementary School is a public school administered by the DeSoto County School District district in Southaven, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 681 students enrolled; a 16.2:1 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
681.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 49% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.23:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 8% worse
Free Lunch %
78.4%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 2% better
School Details
School Name
Southaven Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
280132000195
State School ID
MS-1700-1700040
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Provision 2
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
8274 Claiborne Drive
City
Southaven
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
38671
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
28020
Latitude
34.98134
Longitude
-90.00999
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
681
Total Students
👩‍🏫
42.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
42.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)42.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 534 78.4%
Not Applicable 206 30.2%
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
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Southaven Elementary School

1
Southaven Middle School
SOUTHAVEN · Middle
0.4 mi
2
Southaven High School
SOUTHAVEN · High
0.5 mi
3
Hope Sullivan Elementary School
Southaven · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Southaven Intermediate School
Southaven · Elementary
1.4 mi
5
Oakshire Elementary
Memphis · Elementary
1.7 mi
6
DESOTO COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTER
HERNANDO · Other
1.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Southaven Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Southaven Elementary School?
681 students are enrolled at Southaven Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Southaven Elementary School have?
Southaven Elementary School has 42.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does Southaven Elementary School serve?
Southaven Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Southaven Elementary School a charter school?
Southaven Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Southaven Elementary School located in?
Southaven Elementary School is located in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan area.
What school district does Southaven Elementary School belong to?
Southaven Elementary School 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 $586,117,474 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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