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Southaven Elementary School

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

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About Southaven Elementary School

Southaven Elementary School is a public school in Southaven, Mississippi, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 681 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Southaven. With about 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.2 students per teacher. DeSoto County School District runs 42 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 35 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in DeSoto County.

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School facts

Address	8274 Claiborne Drive, Southaven, MS 38671
Phone	(662) 342-2289
School district	DeSoto County School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	681
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	42
Students per teacher	16.2
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 280132000195). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Southaven Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Southaven · 0.4 mi Southaven High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 13Southaven · 0.5 mi Hope Sullivan Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2Southaven · 0.8 mi Southaven Intermediate SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 5Southaven · 1.4 mi Oakshire ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Memphis, TN · 1.7 mi Desoto County Alternative CenterPublic · Grades K to 12Hernando, MS · 1.7 mi Greenbrook Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2Southaven · 1.9 mi Havenview MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Memphis, TN · 1.9 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 Southaven Elementary School serve?

Southaven Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Southaven Elementary School?

Southaven Elementary School reported 681 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southaven Elementary School?

About 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 681 students and 42 teachers in federal data.

Is Southaven Elementary School a public or charter school?

Southaven Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Southaven Elementary School in?

Southaven Elementary School 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 Southaven Elementary School located?

Southaven Elementary School is at 8274 Claiborne Drive, Southaven, MS 38671. The phone number is (662) 342-2289.

How many other schools are near Southaven Elementary School?

There are 35 other schools within 5 miles of Southaven Elementary School in our directory.