Desoto Parish has 9 schools and 5,034 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 50%. Also, 48.8% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Desoto Parish: The learner body at the schools served by Desoto Parish is 51.2% White, 3.3% Black, 41.9% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 51.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Desoto Parish, 48.8% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 1.1% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Desoto Parish: Within Desoto Parish, 99.0% of educators are certified, and 89.8% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 17:1. The district has 7 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Desoto Parish: In Desoto Parish, 72% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 62% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 72% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 66% tested at or above that level for math. And 59% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 38% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Desoto Parish: Desoto Parish spends $17,038 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $82,775,000. The school district spends $8,275.7 million on instruction, $5,577.8 million on support services and $893.6 million on other expenses.