- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hernando, MS
Hernando Elem
Federal NCES profile for Hernando Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280132000186
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hernando Elem earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hernando · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hernando Elem has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hernando Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hernando, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Hernando Elem held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 66.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 280132000186 · Hernando, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 12:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Hernando Elem held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 66.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hernando Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central High School
2,004 students
- Southaven High
Southaven High School
1,876 students
- Hernando High
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- Southaven Midd
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- This school 707
Hernando Elem
707 students
What this shows Hernando Elem reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hernando Elem compares
Hernando Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 58% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 707 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Hernando Elem is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Desoto Co School Dist reports $9,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hernando Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hernando Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hernando Elem
How many students attend Hernando Elem?
Hernando Elem has 707 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hernando, MS. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernando Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hernando Elem is 12:1, which is 10% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hernando Elem?
33.8% of students at Hernando Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hernando Elem?
The largest demographic group at Hernando Elem is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Hernando, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hernando Elem?
Hernando Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hernando Elem rank among elementary schools in Hernando?
By Resource Investment Index, Hernando Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hernando, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hernando on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Hernando Elem, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Southaven High School (1,876 students), and Hernando High School (1,529 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.