- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Horn Lake, MS
Horn Lake Elem
Federal NCES profile for Horn Lake Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280132000189
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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
Horn Lake Elem earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Horn Lake · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Horn Lake Elem has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horn Lake Elem ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Horn Lake, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Horn Lake Elem grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 280132000189 · Horn Lake, MS Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 12.4:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Horn Lake Elem grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Horn Lake 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 520
Horn Lake Elem
520 students
What this shows Horn Lake Elem reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horn Lake Elem compares
Horn Lake Elem 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▼ 2% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.5%
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 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.7%
White 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Horn Lake Elem 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 Horn Lake Elem 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 | Lower 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 Horn Lake 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 other 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horn Lake Elem
How many students attend Horn Lake Elem?
Horn Lake Elem has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Horn Lake, MS. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horn Lake Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Horn Lake Elem is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% 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 Horn Lake Elem?
78.9% of students at Horn Lake Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horn Lake Elem?
The largest demographic group at Horn Lake Elem is African American at 66.7% of enrollment, in Horn Lake, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horn Lake Elem?
Horn Lake Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Horn Lake Elem rank among public schools in Horn Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Horn Lake Elem ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Horn Lake, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Horn Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Horn Lake 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.