HORN LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HORN LAKE ELEM is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeSoto County School District school district, located in HORN LAKE, MS with about 578 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, HORN LAKE ELEM has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HORN LAKE ELEMentary School is a public school located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, and is part of the DeSoto County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, literacy, and character development. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into the middle school years by prioritizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being.
The school operates under the broader mission of the DeSoto County School District, which emphasizes high expectations for all students through a rigorous curriculum and active parent-teacher collaboration. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on student achievement, HORN LAKE ELEMentary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to excel. For families seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs, the school maintains an official presence on the DeSoto County School District website.
For more information, contact HORN LAKE ELEM at (662) 393-4608 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HORN LAKE, MS 38637
(662) 393-4608
HORN LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HORN LAKE, MS with about 578 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeSoto County School District
- Total Students:
- 578
- Teachers:
- 32.65
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 578 students
- Black or African American
- 56.2%
- White
- 22.7%
- Two or more races
- 17.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.