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.
523
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White374
Hispanic34
Black79
Asian6
Two or More26
American Indian4
  • White
    374 (71.5 %)
  • Black
    79 (15.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten124
Kindergarten182
Grade 1217
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26851.2%
Male25548.8%