Lake Cormorant Elementary

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

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:
112^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,754

Students who attend Lake Cormorant Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Cormorant Middle
High:	Lake Cormorant High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 639

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

African American:

32.7%

Two or more races:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Cormorant Elementary ranks better than 71.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 6^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.03. (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 Student population at Lake Cormorant Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48%), African American (32.7%), two or more races (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Cormorant Elementary is 13.4, which is the 11^th best among 12 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Lake Cormorant Elementary employs 47.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Cormorant Elementary is $9,754, which is the 10^th 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 33^rd 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
2010	68.31	120^th	403	70.2%
2011	70.23	108^th	418	74.2%
2012	74.11	95^th	414	77.1%
2013	75.60	93^rd	408	77.2%
2014	51.62	196^th	394	50.3%
2015	75.97	74^th	402	81.6%
2016	67.98	117^th	394	70.3%
2017	63.36	137^th	406	66.3%
2018	78.35	68^th	404	83.2%
2019	78.71	70^th	397	82.4%
2021	81.83	63^rd	381	83.5%
2022	74.79	90^th	382	76.4%
2023	72.82	87^th	377	76.9%
2024	69.03	112^th	390	71.3%

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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 Lake Cormorant Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	453	139	2	33	3	n/a	n/a	630
2009	574	212	5	47	4	0	0	842
2010	615	224	5	55	4	0	2	905
2011	513	161	2	52	5	0	2	735
2012	482	158	4	43	3	0	2	692
2013	443	161	6	47	2	1	2	662
2014	451	168	4	42	2	1	5	673
2015	473	170	5	41	1	1	15	706
2016	470	169	6	28	0	3	32	708
2017	424	147	7	25	1	3	57	664
2018	406	161	6	17	1	3	63	657
2019	393	171	5	20	1	1	75	666
2020	394	169	6	19	1	1	90	680
2021	337	165	6	16	1	1	100	626
2022	337	163	5	34	1	1	81	622
2023	328	203	4	32	0	0	80	647
2024	307	209	2	32	0	0	89	639

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
2024	639	47.4	13.4	65.9

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
2024	639	47.4	13.4	65.9

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

Year	Total 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 70^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 87^th 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)	63.1	55.4	7.7%
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 (Lake Cormorant Elementary)	69.9	69.4	0.5%
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 (Lake Cormorant Elementary)	55	55.5	0.5%
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 (Lake Cormorant Elementary)	64.7	58.8	5.9%
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 (Lake Cormorant Elementary)	63	60.6	2.4%
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 (Lake Cormorant Elementary)	57.4	61.6	4.2%
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 (Lake Cormorant Elementary)	53.7	76.7	23%
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	666	647	2.9%
African American	171	203	18.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	20	32	60%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	393	328	16.5%
Two or More Races	75	80	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.2%	99.5%	31.4%

Schools Near Lake Cormorant Elementary

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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
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	639	47	13.4	65.9%	307 (48.0%)	209 (32.7%)	32 (5.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (13.9%)	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
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	725	57	12.7	71.3%	221 (30.5%)	347 (47.9%)	79 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	75 (10.3%)	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
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	882	60	14.8	85.1%	128 (14.5%)	626 (71.0%)	52 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	72 (8.2%)	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	433	35	12.2	83.6%	57 (13.2%)	305 (70.4%)	29 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.5%)								(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	509	42	12.2	79.4%	85 (16.7%)	329 (64.6%)	32 (6.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.6%)								(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	553	46	11.8	74.1%	107 (19.3%)	305 (55.2%)	64 (11.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (13.6%)								(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	666	56	11.7	81.1%	144 (21.6%)	366 (55.0%)	43 (6.5%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	99 (14.9%)	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
Oak Grove Central Elementary	Public	4-5	893 Oak Grove Road	Hernando	38632	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 429-4180	767	50	15.2	25.3%	574 (74.8%)	83 (10.8%)	32 (4.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (9.6%)	84.5	47^th of 390 public elementary schools	87.9%		90.7	18^th of 377 public elementary schools	95.2%	29		73.6	68.8		72.3	67.6	81.2	$8,428
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	997	72	13.8	68.5%	237 (23.8%)	550 (55.2%)	88 (8.8%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	110 (11.0%)	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
Hernando Elementary	Public	K-1	455 Riley Street	Hernando	38632	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 429-4160	744	66	11.2	29.8%	565 (75.9%)	84 (11.3%)	23 (3.1%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (8.6%)								(n/a)								$8,841

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Cormorant Elementary

How many students attend Lake Cormorant Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 639 students attended Lake Cormorant Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Cormorant Elementary?

Students at Lake Cormorant Elementary are 48% White, 33% African American, 14% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Lake Cormorant Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Lake Cormorant Middle
High : Lake Cormorant High

What district is Lake Cormorant Elementary in?

Desoto County School District

Is Lake Cormorant Elementary a good school?

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

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