- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southaven, MS
Hope Sullivan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hope Sullivan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280132000197
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Sullivan Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Southaven · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope Sullivan Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Sullivan Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Southaven, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hope Sullivan Elementary School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 280132000197 · Southaven, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 12:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Hope Sullivan Elementary School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hope Sullivan Elementary School 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 563
Hope Sullivan Elementary School
563 students
What this shows Hope Sullivan Elementary School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope Sullivan Elementary School compares
Hope Sullivan Elementary School 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 | 74.3% | ▼ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
48.7%
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.5%
White 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Hope Sullivan Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Hope Sullivan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope Sullivan Elementary School'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
Similar elementary schools in Southaven
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope Sullivan Elementary School
How many students attend Hope Sullivan Elementary School?
Hope Sullivan Elementary School has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southaven, MS. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Sullivan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Sullivan Elementary School 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 Hope Sullivan Elementary School?
74.3% of students at Hope Sullivan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope Sullivan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hope Sullivan Elementary School is African American at 56.5% of enrollment, in Southaven, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Sullivan Elementary School?
Hope Sullivan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Hope Sullivan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Southaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Sullivan Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Southaven, 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 Southaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Hope Sullivan Elementary School, 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.