Southaven Elementary School

8274 Claiborne Drive
Southaven, MS 38671

ses.desotocountyschools.org/o/se

681 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southaven Elementary School, located at 8274 Claiborne Drive in Southaven, Mississippi, is a public institution serving the educational needs of students within the DeSoto County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment aimed at academic development and personal growth for elementary-aged children. It operates under the broader district curriculum standards, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies to prepare students for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, the school is integrated into the larger DeSoto County educational network, which provides students with access to district-wide resources, extracurricular opportunities, and support services. Families interested in specific school policies, campus news, current events, or registration information can utilize the school’s official website at http://www.desotocountyschools.org/ses. As part of one of Mississippi’s largest school districts, Southaven Elementary remains committed to fostering a supportive community where students can build a solid foundation for their educational journey.

681

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southaven Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	90
Black	375
Asian	9
Two or More	53
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
375 (55.1%)
White
151 (22.2%)
Hispanic
90 (13.2%)
Two or More
53 (7.8%)
Asian
9 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
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)342-2289
Website:	http://ses.desotocountyschools.org/o/se
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 11

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 120