Hernando Elementary School serves 779 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hernando Elementary School's student population of 779 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
779 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hernando Elementary School is 0.43, 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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
13%
47%
White
74%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
66%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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?
779 students attend Hernando Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hernando Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hernando Elementary School?
Hernando Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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