Horn Lake Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horn Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Horn Lake Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Horn Lake Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
61%
47%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Horn Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Horn Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Sullivan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Horn Lake Elementary School?
493 students attend Horn Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Horn Lake Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horn Lake Elementary School?
Horn Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horn Lake Elementary School offer ?
Horn Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Horn Lake Elementary School part of?
Horn Lake Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School Dist School District.
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