Southaven Intermediate School

sis.desotocountyschools.org/o/si

1,046 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Southaven Intermediate School, located at 175 Rasco Road W in Southaven, Mississippi, is a key component of the DeSoto County School District. As an intermediate-level institution, the school serves students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades, acting as a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning community that emphasizes foundational academic skills, student responsibility, and personal growth during these formative developmental years.

As part of one of Mississippi’s largest school districts, Southaven Intermediate benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the DeSoto County system. The school focuses on preparing students for the rigors of middle school through a comprehensive approach that includes core subjects, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to maintaining high educational standards. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s events, academic policies, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.desotocountyschools.org/sis.

1,046

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southaven Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	160
Black	585
Asian	14
Two or More	71
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
585 (55.9%)
White
213 (20.4%)
Hispanic
160 (15.3%)
Two or More
71 (6.8%)
Asian
14 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
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)253-0123
Website:	http://sis.desotocountyschools.org/o/si
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	1,046
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	620
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 3 375

Grade 4 336

Grade 5 335