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Hernando Elementary School

455 Riley Street, Hernando, MS 38632, United States

+1 (662) 429-4160

http://hes.desotocountyschools.org/o/hes

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Hernando Elementary School Overview

About This School

Hernando Elementary School is a public elementary in Hernando, Mississippi, serving 707 students in grades PK-1. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and employs 42 teachers with an average salary of $53,089. Support services include one counselor for every 707 students. The student body is composed of an even split between male and female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 75% White, 10% Black, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

707

Total Students

PK-1

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

42 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-1

County

Desoto County

Students per Counselor

707:1

Hernando Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 67%State Avg: 40%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 83%State Avg: 45%

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Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.2:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

707

Students per Counselor

Hernando Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$53,089

City Avg: $53,089

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor707:1

Hernando Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.79%

Male

50.21%

Female

Total Enrollment: 707 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White74.54%

Hispanic8.77%

Asian0.99%

Black10.47%

Two or More Races5.23%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hernando Elementary School

Q: What is Hernando Elementary School?

A: Hernando Elementary School is a elementary public located in Hernando.

Q: How many students attend Hernando Elementary School?

A: Hernando Elementary School has approximately 707 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernando Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Hernando Elementary School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Hernando Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Hernando Elementary School - Hernando, MS

Quick Facts about Hernando Elementary School
School Name	Hernando Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-1
Location	455 Riley Street, Hernando, MS 38632, Hernando, MS
County	Desoto County
Phone	+1 (662) 429-4160
Total Students	707
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	42
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Hernando Elementary School

What is Hernando Elementary School?

Hernando Elementary School is a elementary public located in Hernando.

How many students attend Hernando Elementary School?

Hernando Elementary School has approximately 707 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernando Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hernando Elementary School is 16:1.

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