DeSoto Central Elementary

2411 CENTRAL PARKWAY
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38672

dce.desotocountyschools.org/o/dces

831 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

DeSoto Central Elementary School is a public school located in Southaven, Mississippi, serving students as part of the DeSoto County School District. Situated at 2411 Central Parkway, the school is part of a larger educational complex in the area, providing a foundational learning environment for children in the surrounding community. It emphasizes core academic development while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing students for their eventual transition to middle and high school within the district.

The school benefits from being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing school districts in Mississippi, which typically provides access to a structured curriculum and various extracurricular resources. Families interested in specific school report cards, faculty information, or current academic programs can utilize the official district website provided at http://www.desotocountyschools.org/dce to access up-to-date calendars, registration procedures, and contact information for school administration.

831

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeSoto Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	91
Black	365
Asian	43
Two or More	68
Pacific Islander	1

Black
365 (43.9%)
White
263 (31.6%)
Hispanic
91 (11.0%)
Two or More
68 (8.2%)
Asian
43 (5.2%)
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)349-6234
Website:	http://dce.desotocountyschools.org/o/dces
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	831
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 3 297

Grade 4 254

Grade 5 280

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DeSoto Central Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	297
Grade 4	254
Grade 5	280

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DeSoto Central Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	396	47.7%
Male	435	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)