WALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.desotocountyschools.org/wes

718 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walls Elementary School is a public primary school located in Walls, Mississippi, and is part of the DeSoto County School District. Situated at 6131 Delta View Road, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to students in a rural-suburban setting. As a member of one of Mississippi’s largest school districts, the school aims to foster academic growth and social development through a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for middle school success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the DeSoto County School District, which emphasizes student achievement, professional development for staff, and community involvement. While specific details regarding current enrollment or unique extracurricular offerings fluctuate annually, the school remains a central institution for families in the Walls area. Parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and contact information through the official district website at [www.desotocountyschools.org/wes](http://www.desotocountyschools.org/wes).

718

Total Students

55.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	69
Black	344
Asian	3
Two or More	66
Pacific Islander	3

Black
344 (47.9 %)
White
233 (32.5 %)
Hispanic
69 (9.6 %)
Two or More
66 (9.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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)781-1280
Website:	http://www.desotocountyschools.org/wes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 122

Ungraded 15