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DeSoto Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
9
Schools
5,126
Students
$20,265
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
48.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
91.7%
Graduation Rate
+5.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DeSoto Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 5,126 students across 9 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,265 is above average for a US public school district. 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mansfield Elementary SchoolPK–04570
North DeSoto Lower Elementary SchoolPK–01523
North DeSoto Upper Elementary School02–05808
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mansfield Middle School05–08382
North DeSoto Middle School 6-806–08600
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mansfield High School09–12376
North DeSoto High School09–12836
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Logansport High SchoolPK–12619
Stanley High SchoolPK–12412
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,265+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
15%
72%
State
14.5%
Local (property tax)
72.4%
Federal
13.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (72%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,126
Students
49%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.7%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.7% graduation rate — 5.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,265 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DeSoto Parish?
DeSoto Parish has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,126 students.
What is the graduation rate for DeSoto Parish?
The graduation rate is 91.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DeSoto Parish spend per student?
DeSoto Parish spends $20,265 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DeSoto Parish?
49% of students in DeSoto Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DeSoto Parish?
No, DeSoto Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DeSoto Parish serve?
DeSoto Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DeSoto Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in DeSoto Parish is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.