Desoto Central Primary serves 876 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desoto Central Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Desoto Central Primary's student population of 876 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desoto Central Primary is 0.68, which is more 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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
37%
47%
White
41%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
63%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Desoto Central Primary often compared to?
Desoto Central Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Center Hill Elementary School, Greenbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Desoto Central Primary?
876 students attend Desoto Central Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Desoto Central Primary students are White, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Central Primary?
Desoto Central Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Desoto Central Primary offer ?
Desoto Central Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Desoto Central Primary part of?
Desoto Central Primary is part of Desoto Co School District.
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