How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hope Sullivan Elementary School | Southaven Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Southaven, MS | Southaven, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 563 | 681 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.1% | 70.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hope Sullivan Elementary School | Southaven Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,525 | $9,525 |
| District | DeSoto County Schools | DeSoto County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hope Sullivan Elementary School | Southaven Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.7% | 22.2% |
| African American | 56.5% | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% | 13.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hope Sullivan Elementary School | Southaven Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 496:1 | 670:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.7% | 41.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 61 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.