- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southaven, MS
Southaven Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Southaven Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280132001336
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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
Southaven Intermediate School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Southaven · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southaven Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southaven Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Southaven, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Southaven Intermediate School held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.6 → 71.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 280132001336 · Southaven, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,046 enr · 14.5:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Southaven Intermediate School held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.6 → 71.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Southaven Intermediate 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
Southaven Intermediate School
1,046 students
What this shows Southaven Intermediate School reports 1,046 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southaven Intermediate School compares
Southaven Intermediate 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▼ 11% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,046 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,046
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.9%
White 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Southaven Intermediate 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 Southaven Intermediate 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 Southaven Intermediate 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
1 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 (~1,046 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southaven Intermediate School
How many students attend Southaven Intermediate School?
Southaven Intermediate School has 1,046 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southaven, MS. CCD year-over-year: 990 (2022-23) → 997 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southaven Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southaven Intermediate School is 14.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southaven Intermediate School?
71.9% of students at Southaven Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southaven Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Southaven Intermediate School is African American at 55.9% of enrollment, in Southaven, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southaven Intermediate School?
Southaven Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Southaven Intermediate School rank among public schools in Southaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Southaven Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 public 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 public schools in Southaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Southaven Intermediate 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.