Southaven Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 8274 Claiborne Drive
       Southaven, MS  38671


(662) 342-2289

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
293rd of 376 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,592 Help


Students who attend Southaven Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Southaven Middle School
High:    Southaven High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  684

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.6%
White:
20.3%
Two or more races:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details Southaven Elementary ranks worse than 77.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Southaven Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (58.6%), White (20.3%), two or more races (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southaven Elementary is 12.7, which is the 7th best among 11 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southaven Elementary is $7,592, which is the 9th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southaven Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Desoto County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Desoto County School District 34th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southaven Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 50.43 208th 394 47.2%
2009 56.13 182nd 392 53.6%
2010 44.88 238th 403 40.9%
2011 49.46 215th 418 48.6%
2012 51.85 201st 414 51.4%
2013 41.38 255th 408 37.5%
2014 20.52 345th 394 12.4%
2015 48.19 189th 402 53.0%
2016 37.75 238th 394 39.6%
2017 33.23 280th 406 31.0%
2018 42.63 232nd 404 42.6%
2019 27.36 293rd 397 26.2%
2021 27.81 262nd 381 31.2%
2022 37.88 238th 382 37.7%
2023 26.30 295th 377 21.8%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southaven Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 462 128 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1991 462 137 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1992 505 123 7 0 3 n/a n/a 0 638
1993 510 126 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 644
1994 504 136 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 657
1995 608 129 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 753
1996 608 129 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 753
1997 580 116 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 708
1998 592 134 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1999 630 154 6 23 2 n/a n/a 0 815
2000 557 118 4 34 1 n/a n/a 0 714
2001 558 149 5 33 1 n/a n/a 0 746
2002 515 179 8 42 2 n/a n/a 0 746
2003 515 179 8 42 2 n/a n/a 0 746
2004 504 191 12 52 3 n/a n/a 0 762
2005 474 219 10 51 2 n/a n/a 0 756
2006 429 225 9 59 4 n/a n/a 0 726
2007 357 231 9 59 2 n/a n/a 0 658
2008 345 286 9 74 1 n/a n/a 0 715
2009 302 300 6 89 1 0 0 0 698
2010 293 336 8 92 2 0 0 0 731
2011 273 340 8 90 2 0 0 0 713
2012 302 316 7 94 1 1 0 0 721
2013 287 359 5 82 1 0 0 0 734
2014 286 365 3 87 6 0 3 0 750
2015 270 326 6 80 2 1 29 0 714
2016 265 355 7 77 1 0 63 0 768
2017 221 388 5 79 1 0 94 0 788
2018 175 386 4 72 0 0 111 0 748
2019 171 393 2 63 0 0 121 0 750
2020 161 414 4 51 0 1 128 0 759
2021 123 347 2 37 0 1 120 0 630
2022 130 410 5 56 2 1 80 0 684
2023 139 401 5 46 2 2 89 0 684

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southaven Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 600 32.0 18.7 n/a
1991 606 34.4 17.6 n/a
1992 638 33.9 18.8 24.3
1993 644 34.5 18.7 25.2
1994 657 36.4 18.0 23.4
1995 753 41.0 18.4 21.1
1996 753 41.0 18.4 21.1
1997 708 37.0 19.1 21.5
1998 746 40.9 18.2 20.8
1999 815 42.7 19.1 26
2000 714 43.7 16.3 27
2001 746 44.3 16.8 28
2002 746 42.1 17.7 28.7
2003 746 42.1 17.7 28.7
2004 762 40.7 18.7 53.7
2005 756 43.6 17.3 61.5
2006 726 41.5 17.5 16.8
2007 658 39.3 16.7 69.8
2008 715 38.1 18.8 70.1
2009 698 37.7 18.5 76.6
2010 731 43.6 16.7 82.6
2011 713 41.5 17.1 82.9
2012 721 36.1 19.9 73.5
2013 734 39.6 18.5 87.3
2014 750 40.9 18.3 83.3
2015 714 43.0 16.6 86.4
2016 768 44.0 17.4 87.5
2017 788 46.8 16.8 87.6
2018 748 47.8 15.6 88.8
2019 750 46.7 16.0 85.9
2020 759 46.3 16.3 86.2
2021 630 44.0 14.2 99.5
2022 684 43.7 15.6 99.6
2023 684 53.7 12.7 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southaven Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 600 32.0 18.7 n/a
1991 606 34.4 17.6 n/a
1992 638 33.9 18.8 24.3
1993 644 34.5 18.7 25.2
1994 657 36.4 18.0 23.4
1995 753 41.0 18.4 21.1
1996 753 41.0 18.4 21.1
1997 708 37.0 19.1 21.5
1998 746 40.9 18.2 20.8
1999 815 42.7 19.1 26
2000 714 43.7 16.3 27
2001 746 44.3 16.8 28
2002 746 42.1 17.7 28.7
2003 746 42.1 17.7 28.7
2004 762 40.7 18.7 53.7
2005 756 43.6 17.3 61.5
2006 726 41.5 17.5 16.8
2007 658 39.3 16.7 69.8
2008 715 38.1 18.8 70.1
2009 698 37.7 18.5 76.6
2010 731 43.6 16.7 82.6
2011 713 41.5 17.1 82.9
2012 721 36.1 19.9 73.5
2013 734 39.6 18.5 87.3
2014 750 40.9 18.3 83.3
2015 714 43.0 16.6 86.4
2016 768 44.0 17.4 87.5
2017 788 46.8 16.8 87.6
2018 748 47.8 15.6 88.8
2019 750 46.7 16.0 85.9
2020 759 46.3 16.3 86.2
2021 630 44.0 14.2 99.5
2022 684 43.7 15.6 99.6
2023 684 53.7 12.7 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southaven Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $635 (8.4%) $6,957 (91.6%) $7,592

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southaven Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 293rd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 295th of 377 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southaven Elementary)30.428.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)53.256.2
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southaven Elementary)33.634.3
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)60.561.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southaven Elementary)31.446.2
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)53.158.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southaven Elementary)41.148.5
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)58.962
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southaven Elementary)25.642.9
 17.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)50.359.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southaven Elementary)17.721.4
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)47.751.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Southaven Elementary)46.938.8
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Desoto County School District)57.667.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students750684
 8.8%
African American393401
 2%
American Indian02
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic6346
 27%
Pacific Islander02
White171139
 18.7%
Two or More Races12189
 26.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.9%99.6%
 13.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southaven Elementary

Southaven Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Mississippi elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 684 students attended Southaven Elementary.

Students at Southaven Elementary are 59% African American, 20% White, 13% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Students who attend Southaven Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southaven Middle School
High : Southaven High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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