Shadow Oaks Elementary School

380 Shadow Oaks Parkway
Horn Lake, MS 38637

soe.desotocountyschools.org/o/soes

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Shadow Oaks Elementary School, located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the DeSoto County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development within a supportive classroom environment. By aligning with the broader curriculum standards of the DeSoto County system, Shadow Oaks aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through the intermediate grades and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school maintains a strong focus on fostering a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and parent involvement. Through its digital presence and community outreach, Shadow Oaks works to ensure that families stay informed about school events, academic milestones, and district policies. As a key educational hub in Horn Lake, the school focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive both socially and intellectually.

423

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shadow Oaks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	55
Black	297
Asian	1
Two or More	18

Black
297 (70.2%)
Hispanic
55 (13.0%)
White
52 (12.3%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
Asian
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)393-4585
Website:	http://soe.desotocountyschools.org/o/soes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 10

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 165