Desoto Central Primary

3210 Getwell Road
Southaven, MS 38672
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 766 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desoto Central Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Desoto Central Primary's student population of 766 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
766 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Desoto Central Primary is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
4%
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Black
37%
47%
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White
41%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Desoto Central Primary and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desoto Central Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desoto Central Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Desoto Central Primary often compared to?
Desoto Central Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Center Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Desoto Central Primary?
766 students attend Desoto Central Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Desoto Central Primary students are White, 37% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Central Primary?
Desoto Central Primary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desoto Central Primary offer ?
Desoto Central Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Desoto Central Primary part of?
Desoto Central Primary is part of Desoto Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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