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Enrollment
523
Elementary
DISTRICT 624 · STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DESOTO PARISH·NCES 220051001919
North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
2623 Hwy 171, Stonewall, LA 71078 · (318) 925-2383 · De Soto Parish
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL523 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
217 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 145 | 28% |
| Kindergarten | 186 | 36% |
| Grade 1 | 192 | 37% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
North DeSoto Lower Elementary School→North DeSoto Upper Elementary School→North DeSoto Middle School 6-8
Based on grade levels within DeSoto Parish. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North DeSoto Lower Elementary School this school | 523 | 41.5% | N/A |
| Norco Elementary School Norco | 501 | 38.5% | 57.3% |
| Benton Elementary School Benton | 595 | 45.5% | 52.8% |
| Mimosa Park Elementary School Luling | 440 | 38.2% | N/A |
| Martial Billeaud Elementary School Broussard | 572 | 43.4% | 50.8% |
| Lakewood Elementary School Luling | 501 | 35.5% | 51.2% |
Matched among Louisiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North DeSoto Lower Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 523 | #226 of 714 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #287 of 655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.3% | #338 of 655 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.5% | #661 of 705 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.0% | #157 of 197 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
523
+15 (+3%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 712
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 18.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 523 | 40 | 13.1:1 | 41% (217) |
| 2023-24 | 518 | 37.7 | 13.8:1 | 40% (208) |
| 2022-23 | 523 | 27.4 | 19.1:1 | 26% (137) |
| 2020-21 | 508 | 28 | 18.1:1 | 19% (97) |
| 2017-18 | 503 | 27 | 18.6:1 | 25% (128) |
| 2015-16 | 621 | 43 | 14.4:1 | 30% (185) |
| 2010-11 | 570 | 41 | 13.9:1 | 52% (295) |
| 2000-01 | 537 | 39 | 13.8:1 | 51% (275) |
| 1990-91 | 712 | 36 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North DeSoto Lower Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (503 to 523); teachers up 48% (27 to 40).
About North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
Students in Stonewall, Louisiana, attend North DeSoto Lower Elementary School, a mid-sized elementary school. It is open to students in pre-K through 1 and enrolls 523 students.
DeSoto Parish counts 4,923 students in its 9 schools, and North DeSoto Lower Elementary School is one of them.
At North DeSoto Lower Elementary School, 68% of students are White. Other reported shares: 18% Black, 7% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. That compares with about 59% White among all De Soto Parish residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 49%.
On staff are 40 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. Elementary schools in Louisiana have an average ratio of 14.0:1. About 41% of students at North DeSoto Lower Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is lower than the 55% average for public schools in De Soto Parish.
In the surrounding county, De Soto Parish, the median household earns about $48,578 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 16%, and about 15% of people live in poverty. Counting North DeSoto Lower Elementary School, De Soto Parish has 9 public schools.
About 0.1 miles separate North DeSoto Lower Elementary School from the closest public school, North DeSoto High School. Other public schools within five miles: 3.
The school's locale code, Rural: Distant, means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment rose 3% over 4 years, reaching 523 in 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 18.1:1 in 2020-21, and 13.1:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for North DeSoto Lower Elementary School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
De Soto Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
27,026
Census ACS
Median income
$48,578
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
4,923 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DeSoto Parish
- North DeSoto High SchoolHigh · 817 students
- North DeSoto Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 807 students
- North DeSoto Middle School 6-8Middle · 605 students
- Logansport High SchoolCombined · 566 students
- Mansfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 542 students
- Stanley High SchoolCombined · 405 students
Other schools in Stonewall
- North DeSoto High SchoolHigh · 817 students
- North DeSoto Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 807 students
- North DeSoto Middle School 6-8Middle · 605 students
Nearby schools
- North DeSoto High School0.1 mi · 817
- North DeSoto Upper Elementary School0.2 mi · 807
- North DeSoto Middle School 6-80.3 mi · 605
- Keithville Elementary/Middle School7.6 mi · 818
- Summerfield Elementary School10.6 mi · 428
- Forest Hill Elementary School11.4 mi · 479
Frequently asked questions
About North DeSoto Lower Elementary SchoolHow large is North DeSoto Lower Elementary School?
North DeSoto Lower Elementary School enrolls approximately 523 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does North DeSoto Lower Elementary School serve?
North DeSoto Lower Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many teachers does North DeSoto Lower Elementary School have?
North DeSoto Lower Elementary School employs 40 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at North DeSoto Lower Elementary School?
At North DeSoto Lower Elementary School, the student body is approximately 68% White, 7% Hispanic, 18% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees North DeSoto Lower Elementary School?
North DeSoto Lower Elementary School is overseen by DeSoto Parish in De Soto Parish.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.