Serving 843 students in grades 2-5, North Desoto Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 843 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
North Desoto Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Desoto Upper Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is North Desoto Upper Elementary School's ranking?
North Desoto Upper Elementary School is ranked #257 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend North Desoto Upper Elementary School?
843 students attend North Desoto Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of North Desoto Upper Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Desoto Upper Elementary School?
North Desoto Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Desoto Upper Elementary School offer ?
North Desoto Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is North Desoto Upper Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 843 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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