Lake Cormorant Elementary

Summary:

Lake Cormorant Elementary is a public elementary school serving 647 students in grades PK-5 in the Desoto County School District in Mississippi. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, high statewide ranking, and diverse student population.

Lake Cormorant Elementary consistently outperforms the Desoto County School District and the state of Mississippi in academic proficiency across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 58.8% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 62.3% for the district and 57.7% for the state. Similarly, 65.5% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 58.8% for the district and 53.3% for the state. The school has maintained a high ranking among Mississippi elementary schools, consistently placing in the top 25% over the past several years, and ranking 112 out of 390 in the 2023-2024 school year with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's strong academic performance, Lake Cormorant Elementary has a very high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's racial makeup is more diverse than many of the nearby schools, such as Southaven Elementary, which has significantly lower proficiency rates and a lower statewide ranking. This diversity may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and provide a more inclusive learning environment.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3285 Wilson Mill Rd West
       Lake Cormorant, MS  38641


(662) 781-1135

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,754 Help


Students who attend Lake Cormorant Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Cormorant Middle
High:    Lake Cormorant High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  647

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
African American:
31.4%
Two or more races:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Cormorant Elementary ranks better than 71.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 6th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.03. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Lake Cormorant Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), African American (31.4%), two or more races (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Cormorant Elementary is 14. 12 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lake Cormorant Elementary employs 46.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Cormorant Elementary is $9,754, which is the 10th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Cormorant Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Desoto County School District:

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


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Rank History for Lake Cormorant Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 68.31 120th 403 70.2%
2011 70.23 108th 418 74.2%
2012 74.11 95th 414 77.1%
2013 75.60 93rd 408 77.2%
2014 51.62 196th 394 50.3%
2015 75.97 74th 402 81.6%
2016 67.98 117th 394 70.3%
2017 63.36 137th 406 66.3%
2018 78.35 68th 404 83.2%
2019 78.71 70th 397 82.4%
2021 81.83 63rd 381 83.5%
2022 74.79 90th 382 76.4%
2023 72.82 87th 377 76.9%
2024 69.03 112th 390 71.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Cormorant Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 453 139 2 33 3 n/a n/a 0 630
2009 574 212 5 47 4 0 0 0 842
2010 615 224 5 55 4 0 2 0 905
2011 513 161 2 52 5 0 2 0 735
2012 482 158 4 43 3 0 2 0 692
2013 443 161 6 47 2 1 2 0 662
2014 451 168 4 42 2 1 5 0 673
2015 473 170 5 41 1 1 15 0 706
2016 470 169 6 28 0 3 32 0 708
2017 424 147 7 25 1 3 57 0 664
2018 406 161 6 17 1 3 63 0 657
2019 393 171 5 20 1 1 75 0 666
2020 394 169 6 19 1 1 90 0 680
2021 337 165 6 16 1 1 100 0 626
2022 337 163 5 34 1 1 81 0 622
2023 328 203 4 32 0 0 80 0 647

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 Lake Cormorant Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 630 33.4 18.9 59.4
2009 842 46.7 18.0 63.4
2010 905 45.2 20.0 67.5
2011 735 39.3 18.6 72.2
2012 692 37.9 18.2 63
2013 662 40.4 16.3 75.7
2014 673 40.5 16.5 72.8
2015 706 41.0 17.2 71.7
2016 708 40.0 17.7 76.7
2017 664 38.8 17.0 74.5
2018 657 38.2 17.1 69.7
2019 666 39.1 17.0 68.2
2020 680 36.2 18.7 68.5
2021 626 39.6 15.7 99.5
2022 622 39.0 15.9 99.5
2023 647 46.1 14.0 99.5

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 Lake Cormorant Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 630 33.4 18.9 59.4
2009 842 46.7 18.0 63.4
2010 905 45.2 20.0 67.5
2011 735 39.3 18.6 72.2
2012 692 37.9 18.2 63
2013 662 40.4 16.3 75.7
2014 673 40.5 16.5 72.8
2015 706 41.0 17.2 71.7
2016 708 40.0 17.7 76.7
2017 664 38.8 17.0 74.5
2018 657 38.2 17.1 69.7
2019 666 39.1 17.0 68.2
2020 680 36.2 18.7 68.5
2021 626 39.6 15.7 99.5
2022 622 39.0 15.9 99.5
2023 647 46.1 14.0 99.5

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 Lake Cormorant Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,530
2018 $7,953
2019 $8,025
2020 $9,881
2021 $9,392
2022 $9,754

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Cormorant Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 87th of 377 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Cormorant Elementary)63.155.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)53.256.2
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Cormorant Elementary)69.969.4
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)60.561.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Cormorant Elementary)5555.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)53.158.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Cormorant Elementary)64.758.8
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)58.962
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Cormorant Elementary)6360.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)50.359.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Cormorant Elementary)57.461.6
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)47.751.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Lake Cormorant Elementary)53.776.7
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Desoto County School District)57.667.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students666647
 2.9%
African American171203
 18.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic2032
 60%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White393328
 16.5%
Two or More Races7580
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.2%99.5%
 31.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Cormorant Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 647 students attended Lake Cormorant Elementary.

Students who attend Lake Cormorant Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Cormorant Middle
High : Lake Cormorant High

Students at Lake Cormorant Elementary are 51% White, 31% African American, 12% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Lake Cormorant Elementary ranks 112th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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