Desoto Parish School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Desoto Parish School District, serving 5,177 students. Desoto Parish School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
Public schools in Desoto Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
The top ranked public schools in Desoto Parish School District are North Desoto Upper Elementary School, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 and North Desoto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Louisiana public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Desoto Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (318) 872-2836 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 1,390 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,177 Students | 715,114 Students |
| # of Teachers | 292 Teachers | 40,276 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Desoto Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 190 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 80% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #56 out of 193 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 70% |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 19 Students | 4,792 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 16 Students | 11,353 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 182 Students | 49,532 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 2,155 Students | 311,575 Students |
| % Black Students | 42% | 43% |
| # of White Students | 2,687 Students | 319,574 Students |
| % White Students | 52% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 549 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 118 Students | 17,739 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 257 | 27,491 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 371 | 53,085 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 385 | 54,599 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 344 | 53,486 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 379 | 55,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 378 | 55,850 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 423 | 55,472 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 420 | 53,705 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 376 | 52,938 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 391 | 52,225 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 377 | 56,540 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 344 | 51,656 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 384 | 47,514 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 348 | 45,144 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $15,989 is higher than the state median of $13,384. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,567 is higher than the state median of $14,061. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (LA) |
| Total Revenue | $83 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $86 MM | $29 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,989 | $13,384 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,567 | $14,061 |
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Desoto Parish School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- North Desoto Upper Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 86%Rank:9/Top 20%2535 Highway 17110
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 872-2836
Grades: 2-5 | 754 students
- North Desoto Middle School 6-8 Math: 80% | Reading: 85%Rank:9/Top 20%2535 Hwy. 17110
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-4520
Grades: 6-8 | 617 students
- North Desoto High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30%2571 Hwy. 17110
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Grades: 8-12 | 702 students
- Mansfield High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:7/Top 50%401 Kings Highway10
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Grades: 8-12 | 429 students
- Stanley High School Math: 69% | Reading: 76%Rank:7/Top 50%14323 Hwy. 8410
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Grades: PK-12 | 415 students
- Logansport High School Math: 55% | Reading: 67%Rank:4/Bottom 50%17228 Hwy. 510
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Grades: PK-12 | 680 students
- Mansfield Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 60%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1915 Mcarthur Dr10
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Grades: PK-4 | 638 students
- Mansfield Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 53%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1915 Mcarthur Dr10
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1309
Grades: 5-8 | 439 students
- North Desoto Lower Elementary School2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Grades: PK-1 | 503 students
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