Hernando Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hernando, Mississippi 38632 · DeSoto County School District
#75 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#17988 of 50,301 nationally
About Hernando Elementary School
Hernando Elementary School is a public elementary located in Hernando, in the DeSoto County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades PK–1. In 2025 it enrolled 707 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 75th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 707.
There are 6 schools in Hernando; Hernando Elementary School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hernando Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Hernando Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hernando Middle School
Hernando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,183 students · 455 m away
Hernando High School
Hernando · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,529 students · 647 m away
Hernando Hills Elementary
Hernando · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
770 students · 2.8 km away
Oak Grove Central Elementary School
Hernando · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
744 students · 2.8 km away
DeSoto Central Primary School
Southaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
792 students · 9.6 km away
Lewisburg Intermediate School
Olive Branch · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
606 students · 11 km away
Lewisburg Primary School
Olive Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
578 students · 11 km away
Lewisburg Elementary School
Olive Branch · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
604 students · 11 km away
Lewisburg High School
Olive Branch · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,330 students · 11 km away
DeSoto Central Elementary
Southaven · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
831 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Central Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
709 students
St. Martin East Elementary
Ocean Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
704 students
Saltillo Primary School
Saltillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
704 students
Della Davidson Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
704 students
Stone Elementary School
Wiggins · Public elementary · Grades K–5
714 students
Ann E. Smith Elementary
Ridgeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
715 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hernando Elementary School a good school?
Hernando Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 60.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #75 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hernando Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Hernando Elementary School ranks #75 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #17988 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hernando Elementary School?
Hernando Elementary School had 707 students in 2025.
Is Hernando Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hernando Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hernando Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hernando Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.