North Desoto Lower Elementary School serves 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Desoto Lower Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Desoto Lower Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
15%
41%
White
72%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
523 students attend North Desoto Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of North Desoto Lower Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Desoto Lower Elementary School offer ?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is North Desoto Lower Elementary School part of?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School is part of Desoto Parish School District.
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