Needs Improvement
#791 of 863 schools in MS
Desoto Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Desoto Co School Dist · Southaven, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2411 CENTRAL PARKWAY, Southaven, MS 38672
- Math 50% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desoto Central Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Desoto Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southaven), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,665
Median home value
$290,600
Median rent
$2,197/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38672; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northpoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Northstar AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.4 | 4–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,663 | Compare → |
| Cross Creek Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Desoto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 487 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Desoto Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #36 of 39
- District spending per student
- $9,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desoto Central Elementary School is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desoto Central Elementary School
Desoto Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Southaven, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 820 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #791 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desoto Central Elementary School
What grades does Desoto Central Elementary School serve?
Desoto Central Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Desoto Central Elementary School?
Desoto Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 820 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Central Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desoto Central Elementary School rank in MS?
Desoto Central Elementary School ranks #791 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Desoto Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desoto Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desoto Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desoto Central Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Desoto Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Desoto Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desoto Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Desoto Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desoto Central Elementary School?
38.4% of students at Desoto Central Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 820
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (662) 349-6234
- Area population (ZIP 38672)
- 15,899
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38672; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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