DeSoto Central Elementary School

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Desoto Central Elementary School is located at 2411 Central Pkwy in Southaven.

Desoto Central Elementary School is located near some subdivisions in Southaven.

DeSoto Central Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-5

2411 Central Pky, Southaven, MS

DeSoto County School District

820 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Nye

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
59%

Reading Proficiency
59%

Annual Tuition
$0

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

59%

Math Proficiency

59%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.3%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

755:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Black

40.5%

White

39.1%

Two or more races

12.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Hispanic

2.4%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/11/2015

The principal and assistant principal are new this year. We love the school and the teachers. We have a gifted student and a special needs student and both have had excellent teachers. The teachers and school staff work with the parents. The PTO is very active in the school and do several events for...

4.0 parent

1/24/2013

This our first year in this state and this school district. So far we are very pleased with the school and the staff. Yes, the principal is a bit intimidating and needs to loosen up a bit. I have not met her face to face, for there has been no need to. I have had other parent's tell me that she is a...

5.0 parent

4/17/2011

I have a child with autism and Desoto Central has been a true blessing. They work with our entire family to ensure he gets what he needs. I am positive my child would never have received the speicialize attention and help at any other school. He is in the third grade, Ms Page's class and thriving. I...

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DeSoto Central High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Northpoint Christian School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

Cross Creek Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Southern Pines Park

White Ash Park

Jim Saucier Memorial Park

Central Park

Latimer Lake Park

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Baseball/Softball
Football
Soccer

Cherry Valley Park

Baseball/Softball
Football
Playground

Phillip Leach Park

Soccer
Playground
Parking Lot

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Mississippi DeSoto County Southaven 38672

DeSoto Central Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 3-5 in Southaven, MS, in the Southaven neighborhood, and is served by the DeSoto County School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 820 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. DeSoto Central Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $307,428. Discover additional schools in the area, like DeSoto Central High School, Northpoint Christian School, Cross Creek Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Southaven has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near DeSoto Central Elementary School.

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