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DeSoto Central Elementary

Southaven, Mississippi · Grades 3 to 5 · DeSoto County School District

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About DeSoto Central Elementary

Located in Southaven, Mississippi, DeSoto Central Elementary is a public school for grades 3 through 5. It reported 831 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Southaven. With about 51.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in DeSoto County. There are 15 other schools within 5 miles. DeSoto County School District runs 42 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	2411 Central Parkway, Southaven, MS 38672
Phone	(662) 349-6234
School district	DeSoto County School District
Grades	3 to 5
Students (2024-25)	831
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	51.5
Students per teacher	16.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, DeSoto County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 280132000998). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

DeSoto Central Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Southaven · 0.2 mi DeSoto Central High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 13Southaven · 0.5 mi Northstar International Academy OnlinePrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades 4 to 12Southaven · 2.2 mi Cross Creek Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 12Olive Branch, MS · 2.3 mi DeSoto Central Primary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2Southaven · 2.4 mi Desoto Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Olive Branch, MS · 2.5 mi Greenbrook Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2Southaven · 3.2 mi Southaven Intermediate SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 5Southaven · 3.3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does DeSoto Central Elementary serve?

DeSoto Central Elementary serves grades 3 through 5.

How many students attend DeSoto Central Elementary?

DeSoto Central Elementary reported 831 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DeSoto Central Elementary?

About 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 831 students and 51.5 teachers in federal data.

Is DeSoto Central Elementary a public or charter school?

DeSoto Central Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is DeSoto Central Elementary in?

DeSoto Central Elementary is part of DeSoto County School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ms/desoto-county-school-district/

Where is DeSoto Central Elementary located?

DeSoto Central Elementary is at 2411 Central Parkway, Southaven, MS 38672. The phone number is (662) 349-6234.

How many other schools are near DeSoto Central Elementary?

There are 15 other schools within 5 miles of DeSoto Central Elementary in our directory.