Horn Lake Elementary School serves 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- 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:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Horn Lake Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Horn Lake Elementary School is 0.52, 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
66%
47%
White
16%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
26%
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?
451 students attend Horn Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Horn Lake Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horn Lake Elementary School?
Horn Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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 District.
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