North DeSoto Lower Elementary School

523 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
School Overview
North DeSoto Lower Elementary School, located in Stonewall, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeSoto Parish School District. Dedicated to the development of young learners in their earliest academic stages, the school focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and foundational social skills. As part of the highly-regarded North DeSoto cluster, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and maintaining a strong connection with the local Stonewall community.

The school places a significant emphasis on fostering a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and characteristically. With a curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of primary-age students, the faculty utilizes collaborative teaching strategies to ensure that every child builds a strong educational base. By integrating modern learning techniques with a traditional approach to classroom management, North DeSoto Lower Elementary strives to prepare its students for a seamless transition into the upper elementary grades while maintaining high standards for student achievement.
523
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White357
Hispanic34
Black96
Asian4
Two or More31
American Indian1
  • White
    357 (68.3%)
  • Black
    96 (18.4%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.9%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DeSoto Parish
Phone: (318)925-2383
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 145
Kindergarten 186
Grade 1 192

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten145
Kindergarten186
Grade 1192
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23344.6%
Male29055.4%