How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SOUTHAVEN, MS | SOUTHAVEN, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 831 | 1,388 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 19.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.9% | 37.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,536 | $9,536 |
| District | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.6% | 31.1% |
| African American | 43.9% | 47.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 7.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 831:1 | 462.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.9% | 49.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 41 | 275 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.