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#488 of 863 schools in MS
Based on limited data
Hernando Elem
Elementary School · Desoto Co School Dist · Hernando, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
455 RILEY STREET, Hernando, MS 38632
- 11.3:1 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
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hernando Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hernando), 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
$90,277
Median home value
$287,100
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–1 | Not available | 579 | Compare → |
| Olive Branch ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–1 | Not available | 512 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desoto Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Hernando Elem is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hernando Elem
Hernando Elem is a public elementary school in Hernando, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 744 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hernando Elem
What grades does Hernando Elem serve?
Hernando Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Hernando Elem?
Hernando Elem has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernando Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hernando Elem is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hernando Elem rank in MS?
Hernando Elem ranks #488 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Hernando Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Hernando Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hernando Elem a charter school?
No, Hernando Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hernando Elem a Title I school?
No, Hernando Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hernando Elem?
29.8% of students at Hernando Elem 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (662) 429-4160
- Area population (ZIP 38632)
- 30,824
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 38632; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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