How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DESOTO H S | THE MEADOWS EL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DESOTO, TX | DESOTO, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,936 | 312 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.0% | 71.3% |
| 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 H S | THE MEADOWS EL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| District | DESOTO ISD | DESOTO ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DESOTO H S | THE MEADOWS EL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| African American | 71.1% | 86.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.5% | 8.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DESOTO H S | THE MEADOWS EL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 193.6:1 | 156:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 50.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 294 | 95 |
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.