HERNANDO HILLS ELEMENTARY

www.desotocountyschools.org/hhe

692 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Hernando Hills Elementary School is a public institution located in Hernando, Mississippi, serving as part of the DeSoto County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development. It serves as a central hub for families in the Hernando area, working to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and academic achievement, often engaging students through a variety of extracurricular activities and classroom initiatives. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and a nurturing school culture, Hernando Hills Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, faculty contact information, and academic resources through the official district website.

692

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERNANDO HILLS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	528
Hispanic	30
Black	70
Asian	3
Two or More	60
Pacific Islander	1

White
528 (76.3 %)
Black
70 (10.1 %)
Two or More
60 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
30 (4.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	No
District:	DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(662)429-9117
Website:	http://www.desotocountyschools.org/hhe
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 346

Grade 3 344

Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HERNANDO HILLS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 2	346
Grade 3	344
Ungraded	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HERNANDO HILLS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	340	49.1%
Male	352	50.9%

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