- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hernando, MS
Hernando Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hernando Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280132001287
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hernando Hills Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hernando · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hernando Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hernando Hills Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hernando, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Hernando Hills Elementary grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 750 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 280132001287 · Hernando, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 16.7:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Hernando Hills Elementary grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 750 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hernando Hills Elementary 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 770
Hernando Hills Elementary
770 students
What this shows Hernando Hills Elementary reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hernando Hills Elementary compares
Hernando Hills Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 65% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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 770 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Hernando Hills Elementary is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Hills Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hernando Hills Elementary'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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hernando Hills Elementary
How many students attend Hernando Hills Elementary?
Hernando Hills Elementary has 770 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hernando, MS. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernando Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hernando Hills Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 26% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hernando Hills Elementary?
28.0% of students at Hernando Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hernando Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hernando Hills Elementary is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Hernando, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hernando Hills Elementary?
Hernando Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hernando?
By Resource Investment Index, Hernando Hills Elementary ranks #1 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 Hills Elementary, 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.