Hernando Elementary School

hes.desotocountyschools.org/o/hes

707 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Hernando Elementary School, located at 455 Riley Street in Hernando, Mississippi, is a key institution within the DeSoto County School District. Serving young students in the heart of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to educational excellence, Hernando Elementary prioritizes preparing its students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

The school benefits from its location in the historic and growing community of Hernando, maintaining close ties with local families and stakeholders. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and offering various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current programs can find detailed resources and contact information through the official DeSoto County School District website at [http://www.desotocountyschools.org/hes](http://www.desotocountyschools.org/hes).

707

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hernando Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	62
Black	74
Asian	7
Two or More	37

White
527 (74.5%)
Black
74 (10.5%)
Hispanic
62 (8.8%)
Two or More
37 (5.2%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)

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:	No
District:	DeSoto County School District
Phone:	(662)429-4160
Website:	http://hes.desotocountyschools.org/o/hes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	707
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 313

Grade 1 359