Horn Lake Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Attendance Zone: Horn Lake Elementary serves the northwest part of Horn Lake, MS, covering an area of approximately 26.2 square miles, with most students living within a 10-12 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point within the attendance zone is about 6.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horn Lake Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Horn Lake Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
67%
45%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Horn Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Horn Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Sullivan Elementary School, Shadow Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Horn Lake Elementary School?
520 students attend Horn Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Horn Lake Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horn Lake Elementary School?
Horn Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horn Lake Elementary School offer ?
Horn Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horn Lake Elementary School part of?
Horn Lake Elementary School is part of Desoto County School District.
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