DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL

DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARY is a public elementary school that is part of the DeSoto County School District school district, located in Southaven, MS with about 726 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARY 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.

DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARY (DCPS) is a public elementary school located in Southaven, Mississippi, serving as part of the DeSoto County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for students in the early stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on pre-kindergarten through second grade. As part of a larger district-wide campus structure, DCPS emphasizes a supportive and nurturing environment designed to build strong literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills during these formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Southaven community and benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the DeSoto County system. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to the intermediate and middle school levels. With a commitment to academic growth and character development, DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARY strives to create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its young student body.

For more information, contact DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARY at (662) 912-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.