Desoto Elementary School

DeSoto Elementary School is a regular public school located in the rural setting of De Soto, Illinois. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 192 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1, DeSoto Elementary offers individual attention to each child.

There are 18 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to supporting the academic and social growth of their students. Academically, DeSoto Elementary School has a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks at #1994 among Illinois schools, placing it in the 48th percentile state-wide. The school's performance scores indicate areas for improvement: only 19% of students are proficient or above in ELA/reading, while 20% reach proficiency in math.

Despite these challenges, DeSoto Elementary focuses on student development and strives to provide a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its community. The school is situated in a rural area near a small town, offering students a tight-knit community where teachers know their pupils well and families are closely involved in their children's education. DeSoto Elementary School is part of a close-knit neighborhood that values the educational opportunities it provides for young learners.

With an enrollment of 192 students, Desoto Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Desoto Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.