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Horn Lake Elementary School

6341 Ridgewood Rd.
Horn Lake, MS 38637
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Horn Lake Elementary School serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Horn Lake Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Horn Lake Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
65%
47%
White
17%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Horn Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Horn Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Sullivan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Horn Lake Elementary School?
509 students attend Horn Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Horn Lake Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horn Lake Elementary School?
Horn Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horn Lake Elementary School offer ?
Horn Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horn Lake Elementary School part of?
Horn Lake Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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