Desoto Parish School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public preschools in Desoto Parish School District, serving 2,236 students. Public preschools in Desoto Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Louisiana.
The top ranked public preschools in Desoto Parish School District are Stanley High School, Logansport High School and Mansfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana public preschool average of 17:1.
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 | 4 Schools | 686 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,236 Students | 318,827 Students |
| # of Teachers | 134 Teachers | 18,270 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
District Comparison
Desoto Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 108 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 | 0.57 | 0.62 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 2,246 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 3 Students | 4,634 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 93 Students | 25,548 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 976 Students | 138,555 Students |
| % Black Students | 44% | 44% |
| # of White Students | 1,091 Students | 138,286 Students |
| % White Students | 49% | 43% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 241 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 65 Students | 9,317 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 257 | 27,405 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 371 | 47,267 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 385 | 46,603 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 180 | 43,484 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 212 | 41,506 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 185 | 39,652 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 82 | 34,971 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 104 | 13,922 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 70 | 7,930 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 68 | 7,501 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 67 | 2,484 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 76 | 2,224 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 88 | 2,063 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 91 | 1,815 |
| # 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 Preschools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades 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
- North Desoto Lower Elementary School2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Grades: PK-1 | 503 students
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