Lake Cormorant Elementary School

3285 Wilson Mill Rd West
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Cormorant Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30% in MS
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Cormorant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lake Cormorant Elementary School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Lake Cormorant Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Cormorant Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#170 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
63%
52%
54%
42%
60-64%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
33%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Cormorant Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Cormorant Elementary School is ranked #170 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lake Cormorant Elementary School?
639 students attend Lake Cormorant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lake Cormorant Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Cormorant Elementary School?
Lake Cormorant Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Cormorant Elementary School offer ?
Lake Cormorant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Cormorant Elementary School part of?
Lake Cormorant Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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