Hope Sullivan Elementary School

7985 Southaven Circle W
Southaven, MS 38671
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hope Sullivan Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
504 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hope Sullivan Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
13%
4%
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Black
49%
47%
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White
25%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hope Sullivan Elementary School often compared to?
Hope Sullivan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horn Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hope Sullivan Elementary School?
504 students attend Hope Sullivan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hope Sullivan Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Sullivan Elementary School?
Hope Sullivan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hope Sullivan Elementary School offer ?
Hope Sullivan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Hope Sullivan Elementary School part of?
Hope Sullivan Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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