Desoto Parish School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 10 top public schools in Desoto Parish School District, serving 5,121 students.
- Public school in Desoto Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus Louisiana public school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus 70% Louisiana statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
- The school with the highest math and reading proficiency is North Desoto Upper Elementary School, with 82% math proficiency and 84% reading proficiency. Read more about public school math/reading proficiency statistics in Louisiana or national school math/reading proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black) , which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Louisiana public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Desoto Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (318)872-2836 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 10 Schools | 1,400 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,121 Students | 718,899 Students |
| # of Teachers | 340 Teachers | 48,543 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Desoto Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 175 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 77% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 69% |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 79% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.60 |
| # of American Indian Students | 19 Students | 4,870 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 17 Students | 11,267 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 141 Students | 45,492 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 6% |
| # of Black Students | 2,153 Students | 316,428 Students |
| % Black Students | 42% | 44% |
| # of White Students | 2,691 Students | 323,939 Students |
| % White Students | 53% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 704 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 100 Students | 16,295 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 255 | 28,198 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 368 | 53,327 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 362 | 55,273 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 360 | 56,239 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 365 | 56,722 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 430 | 56,465 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 415 | 53,699 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 368 | 53,285 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 390 | 53,090 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 359 | 51,765 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 382 | 58,398 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 396 | 52,012 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 362 | 47,821 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 309 | 42,605 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $22,259 in this school district is less than the state average of $24,787. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $20,414 is less than the state average of $22,795. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| Total Revenue | $116 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $106 MM | $25 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $22,259 | $24,787 |
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| Spending / Student | $20,414 | $22,795 |
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Desoto Parish School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | LA School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Mansfield Desoto Career Academy Alternative School2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318)871-0493
Grades: 7-12 | n/a students
- Logansport Logansport High School Math: 61% / Reading: 65% | Bottom 50%17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318)697-4338
Grades: PK-12 | 665 students
- Mansfield Mansfield Elementary School Math: 58% / Reading: 61% | Bottom 50%1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318)872-1772
Grades: PK-4 | 653 students
- Mansfield Mansfield High School Math: 75-79% / Reading: 55-59% | Top 50%401 Kings Highway
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318)872-0793
Grades: 8-12 | 419 students
- Mansfield Mansfield Middle School Math: 49% / Reading: 53% | Bottom 50%1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318)872-1309
Grades: 5-8 | 442 students
- Stonewall North Desoto High School Math: 75-79% / Reading: 80-84% | Top 20%2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318)925-6917
Grades: 8-12 | 711 students
- Stonewall North Desoto Lower Elementary School2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318)925-2383
Grades: PK-1 | 474 students
- Stonewall North Desoto Middle School 6-8 Math: 77% / Reading: 83% | Top 20%2535 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318)925-4520
Grades: 6-8 | 593 students
- Stonewall North Desoto Upper Elementary School Math: 82% / Reading: 84% | Top 20%2535 Highway 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318)872-2836
Grades: 2-5 | 768 students
- Logansport Stanley High School Math: 65% / Reading: 72% | Top 50%14323 Hwy. 84
Logansport, LA 71049
(318)697-2664
Grades: PK-12 | 396 students
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