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#599 of 863 schools in MS
Based on limited data
Desoto Central Primary
Elementary School · Desoto Co School Dist · Southaven, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
3210 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS 38672
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MS statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Desoto Central Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Desoto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Northpoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Hernando Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 2–3 | 4.3 mi | 750 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Desoto Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #18 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 Primary is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desoto Central Primary
Desoto Central Primary is a public elementary school in Southaven, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 847 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #599 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desoto Central Primary
What grades does Desoto Central Primary serve?
Desoto Central Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Desoto Central Primary?
Desoto Central Primary has an enrollment of approximately 847 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Central Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Central Primary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desoto Central Primary rank in MS?
Desoto Central Primary ranks #599 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Desoto Central Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Desoto Central Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Desoto Central Primary a charter school?
No, Desoto Central Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desoto Central Primary a Title I school?
No, Desoto Central Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desoto Central Primary?
36.5% of students at Desoto Central Primary 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 847
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (662) 912-1300
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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