North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
523 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
School Overview
North DeSoto Lower Elementary School, located in Stonewall, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeSoto Parish School District. Dedicated to the development of young learners in their earliest academic stages, the school focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and foundational social skills. As part of the highly-regarded North DeSoto cluster, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and maintaining a strong connection with the local Stonewall community.
The school places a significant emphasis on fostering a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and characteristically. With a curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of primary-age students, the faculty utilizes collaborative teaching strategies to ensure that every child builds a strong educational base. By integrating modern learning techniques with a traditional approach to classroom management, North DeSoto Lower Elementary strives to prepare its students for a seamless transition into the upper elementary grades while maintaining high standards for student achievement.
The school places a significant emphasis on fostering a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and characteristically. With a curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of primary-age students, the faculty utilizes collaborative teaching strategies to ensure that every child builds a strong educational base. By integrating modern learning techniques with a traditional approach to classroom management, North DeSoto Lower Elementary strives to prepare its students for a seamless transition into the upper elementary grades while maintaining high standards for student achievement.
523
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 374 |
| Hispanic | 34 |
| Black | 79 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 26 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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White374 (71.5 %)
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Black79 (15.1 %)
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Hispanic34 (6.5 %)
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Two or More26 (5.0 %)
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Asian6 (1.1 %)
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American Indian4 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | DeSoto Parish |
| Phone: | (318)925-2383 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 1st |
| Total Students: | 523 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 197 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 20 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
124
Kindergarten
182
Grade 1
217
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 124 |
| Kindergarten | 182 |
| Grade 1 | 217 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 268 | 51.2% |
| Male | 255 | 48.8% |
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