Walls Elementary School

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Walls Elementary School ranks 253 rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Walls Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 718 students in grades PK-5 in Walls, Mississippi, which is part of the Desoto County School District. While the district is ranked 33 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and has a 4-star rating, Walls Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 48.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 62.3% in the district and 57.7% statewide.

Walls Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 50th out of 394 Mississippi elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 253rd out of 390 in 2023-2024, and is currently rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Hernando Hills Elementary, which had 81.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. Additionally, Walls Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (99.58%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The racial makeup of Walls Elementary is more diverse than some of the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, raising questions about potential racial disparities in educational outcomes. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 16.9 over the past few years, suggests that the challenges faced by Walls Elementary may not be solely due to resource allocation. Addressing these complex issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the school's student population and the broader context of the Desoto County School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6131 Delta View Road
Walls, MS 38680

(662) 781-1280

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
253^rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,826

Students who attend Walls Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Cormorant Middle
High:	Lake Cormorant High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 718

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.9%

White:

32.5%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walls Elementary School ranks worse than 64.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 10^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.96. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47.9%), White (32.5%), Hispanic (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walls Elementary School is 12.9, which is the 8^th best among 12 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Walls Elementary School employs 55.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walls Elementary School is $9,826, which is the 9^th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Walls Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Desoto County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Desoto County School District 33^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walls Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	82.18	55^th	394	86.0%
2009	84.36	41^st	392	89.5%
2010	79.92	64^th	403	84.1%
2011	66.45	133^rd	418	68.2%
2012	77.41	79^th	414	80.9%
2013	75.24	94^th	408	77.0%
2014	64.70	139^th	394	64.7%
2015	62.75	134^th	402	66.7%
2016	82.94	50^th	394	87.3%
2017	71.26	104^th	406	74.4%
2018	58.15	165^th	404	59.2%
2019	50.34	206^th	397	48.1%
2021	37.54	231^st	381	39.4%
2022	49.24	195^th	382	49.0%
2023	38.58	241^st	377	36.1%
2024	37.96	253^rd	390	35.1%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Walls Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	562	151	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	713
1991	584	141	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	725
1992	579	113	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	692
1993	641	109	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	750
1994	649	111	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	761
1995	671	93	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	765
1996	671	93	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	765
1997	718	95	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	822
1998	624	108	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	745
1999	656	108	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	780
2000	618	117	7	21	0	n/a	n/a	763
2001	596	125	6	26	4	n/a	n/a	757
2002	604	167	8	39	5	n/a	n/a	823
2003	604	167	8	39	5	n/a	n/a	823
2004	625	208	8	53	7	n/a	n/a	901
2005	608	253	10	65	3	n/a	n/a	939
2006	628	302	11	76	4	n/a	n/a	1021
2007	516	283	12	76	1	n/a	n/a	888
2008	379	300	14	79	0	n/a	n/a	772
2009	370	290	10	93	0	0	0	763
2010	350	269	9	92	0	0	0	720
2011	305	273	8	103	0	0	1	690
2012	331	251	7	106	0	1	1	697
2013	331	252	11	106	0	0	1	701
2014	332	257	9	110	0	0	1	709
2015	342	275	9	113	1	0	11	751
2016	324	278	4	106	0	0	35	747
2017	277	289	3	93	0	0	60	722
2018	261	320	2	92	0	0	78	753
2019	278	334	3	64	0	0	91	770
2020	258	344	2	43	0	0	103	750
2021	234	337	2	43	0	0	96	712
2022	243	338	6	72	0	0	59	718
2023	233	344	3	69	0	3	66	718

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walls Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	713	35.7	19.9	n/a
1991	725	39.8	18.2	n/a
1992	692	37.8	18.3	24.3
1993	750	39.5	19.0	25.2
1994	761	40.4	18.8	23.5
1995	765	42.4	18.0	21.2
1996	765	42.4	18.0	21.2
1997	822	42.5	19.3	21.4
1998	745	39.0	19.1	20.8
1999	780	41.0	19.0	26
2000	763	44.4	17.2	27.1
2001	757	43.3	17.5	28
2002	823	42.0	19.6	28.8
2003	823	42.0	19.6	28.8
2004	901	45.2	19.9	51.4
2005	939	50.9	18.4	58.5
2006	1021	50.3	20.3	13.4
2007	888	46.3	19.2	65.4
2008	772	43.1	17.9	66.2
2009	763	44.8	17.0	71.2
2010	720	41.0	17.5	72.5
2011	690	40.9	16.8	77.7
2012	697	41.1	16.9	74
2013	701	42.6	16.4	79.2
2014	709	43.7	16.1	80.4
2015	751	46.0	16.3	79.8
2016	747	47.0	15.8	81
2017	722	44.4	16.2	79.9
2018	753	47.2	15.9	80.6
2019	770	48.4	15.9	77.3
2020	750	48.2	15.5	78.3
2021	712	42.1	16.9	99.6
2022	718	46.8	15.3	99.6
2023	718	55.3	12.9	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walls Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	713	35.7	19.9	n/a
1991	725	39.8	18.2	n/a
1992	692	37.8	18.3	24.3
1993	750	39.5	19.0	25.2
1994	761	40.4	18.8	23.5
1995	765	42.4	18.0	21.2
1996	765	42.4	18.0	21.2
1997	822	42.5	19.3	21.4
1998	745	39.0	19.1	20.8
1999	780	41.0	19.0	26
2000	763	44.4	17.2	27.1
2001	757	43.3	17.5	28
2002	823	42.0	19.6	28.8
2003	823	42.0	19.6	28.8
2004	901	45.2	19.9	51.4
2005	939	50.9	18.4	58.5
2006	1021	50.3	20.3	13.4
2007	888	46.3	19.2	65.4
2008	772	43.1	17.9	66.2
2009	763	44.8	17.0	71.2
2010	720	41.0	17.5	72.5
2011	690	40.9	16.8	77.7
2012	697	41.1	16.9	74
2013	701	42.6	16.4	79.2
2014	709	43.7	16.1	80.4
2015	751	46.0	16.3	79.8
2016	747	47.0	15.8	81
2017	722	44.4	16.2	79.9
2018	753	47.2	15.9	80.6
2019	770	48.4	15.9	77.3
2020	750	48.2	15.5	78.3
2021	712	42.1	16.9	99.6
2022	718	46.8	15.3	99.6
2023	718	55.3	12.9	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walls Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,674
2018	$7,559
2019	$8,218
2020	$9,096
2021	$8,974
2022	$9,826

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walls Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 206^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 241^st of 377 Elementary schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walls Elementary School)	36.5	37.5	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	53.2	56.2	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walls Elementary School)	39.7	29.4	10.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	60.5	61.7	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walls Elementary School)	41.5	49.1	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	53.1	58.4	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walls Elementary School)	59.2	58.7	0.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	58.9	62	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walls Elementary School)	45.8	49.2	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	50.3	59.7	9.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walls Elementary School)	37.3	34.4	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	47.7	51.3	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Walls Elementary School)	51.6	50.9	0.7%
5th Grade Science (Desoto County School District)	57.6	67.2	9.6%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	770	718	6.8%
African American	334	344	3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	64	69	7.8%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	278	233	16.2%
Two or More Races	91	66	27.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.3%	99.6%	22.3%

Schools Near Walls Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Walls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6131 Delta View Road	Walls	38680	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 781-1280	718	55	12.9	99.6%	233 (32.5%)	344 (47.9%)	69 (9.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	66 (9.2%)	38	253^rd of 390 public elementary schools	35.1%		38.6	241^st of 377 public elementary schools	36.1%	12	48.4	39.3	48.6	32.0	54.1	44.0	63.3	$9,826
Lake Cormorant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3285 Wilson Mill Rd West	Lake Cormorant	38641	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 781-1135	647	46	14.0	99.5%	328 (50.7%)	203 (31.4%)	32 (4.9%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (12.4%)	69	112^th of 390 public elementary schools	71.3%		72.8	87^th of 377 public elementary schools	76.9%	25	58.8	67.5	56.6	65.5	58.9	57.5	76.0	$9,754
Horn Lake Intermediate School	Public	3-5	6585 Horn Lake Road	Horn Lake	38637	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 280-7075	921	66	13.9	99.7%	130 (14.1%)	628 (68.2%)	70 (7.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	86 (9.3%)	28	291^st of 390 public elementary schools	25.4%		29.5	283^rd of 377 public elementary schools	24.9%	8	46.5	42.3	39.7	37.8	39.6	34.6	54.5	$9,613
Shadow Oaks Elementary School	Public	K-2	3780 Shadow Oaks Parkway	Horn Lake	38637	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-4585	459	38	12.1	99.3%	55 (12.0%)	316 (68.8%)	34 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (11.5%)								(n/a)								$9,843
Horn Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	6341 Ridgewood Rd.	Horn Lake	38637	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-4608	451	42	10.6	99.3%	74 (16.4%)	295 (65.4%)	24 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (12.4%)								(n/a)								$11,895
Hope Sullivan Elementary School	Public	K-2	7985 Southaven Circle W	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-2919	548	48	11.4	99.5%	125 (22.8%)	288 (52.6%)	64 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (12.6%)								(n/a)								$10,040
Southaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8274 Claiborne Drive	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 342-2289	684	54	12.7	99.6%	139 (20.3%)	401 (58.6%)	46 (6.7%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	89 (13.0%)	29.5	280^th of 390 public elementary schools	28.2%		26.3	295^th of 377 public elementary schools	21.8%	15	38.7	42.8	41.7	27.8	61.1	35.2	50.0	$9,388
Southaven Intermediate School	Public	3-5	175 Rasco Road W	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 253-0123	990	73	13.6	99.7%	227 (22.9%)	535 (54.0%)	101 (10.2%)	13 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	112 (11.3%)	51.4	197^th of 390 public elementary schools	49.5%		46.4	201^st of 377 public elementary schools	46.7%	4	49.9	49.0	50.2	51.2	52.7	54.4	71.0	$8,868
Greenbrook Elementary School	Public	K-2	730 S. Rasco Road	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 342-2330	502	40	12.5	99.4%	142 (28.3%)	249 (49.6%)	24 (4.8%)	11 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	72 (14.3%)								(n/a)								$10,380
Desoto Central Elementary School	Public	3-5	2411 Central Parkway	Southaven	38672	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 349-6234	796	49	16.3	99.6%	311 (39.1%)	322 (40.5%)	19 (2.4%)	40 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	101 (12.7%)	73.1	96^th of 390 public elementary schools	75.4%		74	84^th of 377 public elementary schools	77.7%	12	67.0	67.7	61.7	55.4	62.0	56.4	83.7	$8,129

Frequently Asked Questions about Walls Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Walls Elementary School?

Students at Walls Elementary School are 48% African American, 32% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend Walls Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 718 students attended Walls Elementary School.

What district is Walls Elementary School in?

Desoto County School District

What schools do graduates of Walls Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Walls Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Cormorant Middle
High : Lake Cormorant High

Is Walls Elementary School a good school?

Walls Elementary School ranks 253^rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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