Shadow Oaks Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadow Oaks Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shadow Oaks Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
70%
47%
White
13%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Shadow Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Shadow Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southaven Elementary School, Horn Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
433 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 White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shadow Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shadow Oaks Elementary School part of?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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