Hope Sullivan Elementary School

7985 Southaven Circle W
Southaven, MS 38671

hse.desotocountyschools.org/o/hse

563 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Hope Sullivan Elementary School is a public school located in Southaven, Mississippi, serving students within the DeSoto County School District. As part of one of the state's largest and most prominent school systems, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its young learners, focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and social development. The school environment is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character building, reflecting the district’s commitment to preparing students for future success in higher grade levels.

The school maintains a strong connection to the local Southaven community, acting as a central hub for families in the area. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the DeSoto County School District, Hope Sullivan Elementary emphasizes a structured learning environment supported by professional educators. Families looking for specific information regarding school events, academic calendars, or administrative policies can find comprehensive details through the official district website or by contacting the school’s main office directly.

563

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hope Sullivan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	93
Black	318
Asian	5
Two or More	42

Black
318 (56.5%)
White
105 (18.7%)
Hispanic
93 (16.5%)
Two or More
42 (7.5%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)

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)393-2919
Website:	http://hse.desotocountyschools.org/o/hse
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 27

Kindergarten 175

Grade 1 193

Grade 2 168