Hope Sullivan Elementary School serves 553 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Sullivan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Sullivan Elementary School's student population of 553 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
553 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Hope Sullivan Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
12%
5%

Black
55%
47%

White
19%
42%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Hope Sullivan Elementary School often compared to?
Hope Sullivan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horn Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hope Sullivan Elementary School?
553 students attend Hope Sullivan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hope Sullivan Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Sullivan Elementary School?
Hope Sullivan Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope Sullivan Elementary School offer ?
Hope Sullivan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Hope Sullivan Elementary School part of?
Hope Sullivan Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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