Hernando Elementary School serves 744 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hernando Elementary School's student population of 744 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hernando Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
11%
47%
White
76%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hernando Elementary School often compared to?
Hernando Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisburg Primary, Center Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hernando Elementary School?
744 students attend Hernando Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hernando Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hernando Elementary School?
Hernando Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hernando Elementary School offer ?
Hernando Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Hernando Elementary School part of?
Hernando Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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