Shadow Oaks Elementary School

380 Shadow Oaks Parkway
Horn Lake, MS 38637
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shadow Oaks Elementary School's student population of 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)
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
70%
45%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
(22-23)
39%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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