- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Horn Lake, MS
Shadow Oaks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shadow Oaks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280132001191
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shadow Oaks Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Horn Lake · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shadow Oaks Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Oaks Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Horn Lake, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Shadow Oaks Elementary School shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280132001191 · Horn Lake, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 11.4:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Shadow Oaks Elementary School shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Shadow Oaks 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 423
Shadow Oaks Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Shadow Oaks Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shadow Oaks Elementary School compares
Shadow Oaks Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 3% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
White 12.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Shadow Oaks 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 Shadow Oaks 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 | 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 Shadow Oaks 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
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shadow Oaks Elementary School
How many students attend Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Horn Lake, MS. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Oaks Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% 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 Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
82.6% of students at Shadow Oaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shadow Oaks Elementary School is African American at 70.2% of enrollment, in Horn Lake, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School 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 Shadow Oaks Elementary School rank among public schools in Horn Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Oaks Elementary School ranks #4 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 Shadow Oaks 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.