North Desoto Lower Elementary School serves 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Desoto Lower Elementary School's student population of 518 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Desoto Lower Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
17%
41%
White
70%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
518 students attend North Desoto Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Desoto Lower Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Desoto Lower Elementary School offer ?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Desoto Lower Elementary School part of?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School is part of Desoto Parish School District.
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