Shadow Oaks Elementary School serves 423 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Attendance Zone: Shadow Oaks Elementary School serves the northwest part of Horn Lake, MS, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadow Oaks Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shadow Oaks Elementary School is 0.48, 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Shadow Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Shadow Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horn Lake Elementary School, Southaven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
423 students attend Shadow Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Shadow Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shadow Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shadow Oaks Elementary School part of?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School is part of Desoto County School District.
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