DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the DeSoto County School District school district, located in SOUTHAVEN, MS with about 745 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Southaven, Mississippi, serving students as part of the DeSoto County School District. Situated at 2411 Central Parkway, the school is part of a larger educational complex in the area, providing a foundational learning environment for children in the surrounding community. It emphasizes core academic development while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing students for their eventual transition to middle and high school within the district.
The school benefits from being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing school districts in Mississippi, which typically provides access to a structured curriculum and various extracurricular resources. Families interested in specific school report cards, faculty information, or current academic programs can utilize the official district website provided at http://www.desotocountyschools.org/dce to access up-to-date calendars, registration procedures, and contact information for school administration.
For more information, contact DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 349-6234 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SOUTHAVEN, MS with about 745 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeSoto County School District
- Total Students:
- 745
- Teachers:
- 39.13
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 745 students
- White
- 56.4%
- Black or African American
- 30.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.