Hernando Elementary School serves 682 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hernando Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hernando Elementary School's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hernando Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
11%
47%
White
77%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hernando Elementary School often compared to?
Hernando Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Hill Elementary School, Lewisburg Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hernando Elementary School?
682 students attend Hernando Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hernando Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hernando Elementary School?
Hernando Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hernando Elementary School offer ?
Hernando Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Hernando Elementary School part of?
Hernando Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School Dist School District.
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