DeSoto Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

311 Hurst Rd, De Soto, IL

177 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Brad Hall

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
18%

Reading Proficiency
36%

C+

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

36%

Math Proficiency

18%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 19	Full Time Teachers 19
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

181:1

Student Diversity

Male 51%	Female 49%
White 78.6%	Two or more races 11.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

10/9/2025

Full of nepotism, staff is on their phones more than their jobs, kids do not strive here, non-transparent management, poor communication. Avoid if you care about your kids. If you are a concerned parent, avoid this town and community. Go somewhere with better infrastructure and public institutions b...

1.0 student

1/3/2018

This school is horrible all around .

5.0 parent

10/9/2013

My son has just begun his years at De Soto Grade School. He started Kindergarten this year. With a nervous little boy who didn't know anyone in his class, I can say at first it was hard to get him to go. Now, he loves going to school. Everyday he has a great day and a lot of fun playing. I know that...

5.0 parent

3/8/2009

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Illinois Jackson County De Soto 62924

DeSoto Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 311 Hurst Rd in De Soto, IL. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 177 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. DeSoto Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Learn more about what De Soto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near DeSoto Elementary School.

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