Hernando Hills Elementary

570 Old McIngvale Road
Hernando, MS 38632

hhe.desotocountyschools.org/o/hhes

770 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Hernando Hills Elementary School is a public institution located in Hernando, Mississippi, serving as part of the DeSoto County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development. It serves as a central hub for families in the Hernando area, working to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and academic achievement, often engaging students through a variety of extracurricular activities and classroom initiatives. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and a nurturing school culture, Hernando Hills Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, faculty contact information, and academic resources through the official district website.

770

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hernando Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	569
Hispanic	64
Black	95
Asian	5
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

White
569 (73.9%)
Black
95 (12.3%)
Hispanic
64 (8.3%)
Two or More
36 (4.7%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)429-9117
Website:	http://hhe.desotocountyschools.org/o/hhes
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Grade 2 379

Grade 3 391

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hernando Hills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 2	379
Grade 3	391

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hernando Hills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	393	51%
Male	377	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)