Horn Lake Elementary School

hle.desotocountyschools.org/o/hle

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Horn Lake Elementary School is a public school located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, and is part of the DeSoto County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, literacy, and character development. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into the middle school years by prioritizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being.

The school operates under the broader mission of the DeSoto County School District, which emphasizes high expectations for all students through a rigorous curriculum and active parent-teacher collaboration. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on student achievement, Horn Lake Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to excel. For families seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs, the school maintains an official presence on the DeSoto County School District website.

520

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horn Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	65
Black	347
Asian	4
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

Black
347 (66.7%)
White
74 (14.2%)
Hispanic
65 (12.5%)
Two or More
29 (5.6%)
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:	No
District:	DeSoto County School District
Phone:	(662)393-4608
Website:	http://hle.desotocountyschools.org/o/hle
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 43

Kindergarten 167

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 161