Desoto Parish School Board District
- 201 CROSBY ST
- MANSFIELD, LA 71052
- (318) 872-2836
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 61.0% | 63.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 8.5% | 7.5% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,431 | $10,176 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.5 | 13.9 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,841 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 358 | - |
District Test Scores
ECC - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 67.0% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 77.0% | |
iLEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 68.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 62.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 67.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 65.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 62.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 63.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 59.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 68.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 70.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 61.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 63.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 62.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 67.0% | |
LEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 62.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 59.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 55.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 58.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 72.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 65.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 65.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 66.0% | |
Source: LA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,841 | 13.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 319 |
| Kindergarten Students | 363 |
| 1st Grade Students | 307 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 352 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 364 |
| 4th Grade Students | 448 |
| 5th Grade Students | 336 |
| 6th Grade Students | 342 |
| 7th Grade Students | 398 |
| 8th Grade Students | 341 |
| 9th Grade Students | 459 |
| 10th Grade Students | 336 |
| 11th Grade Students | 299 |
| 12th Grade Students | 220 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Hispanic | 97 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,449 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,322 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,522 |
| Female | 2,362 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 358 | 13.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 15 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 209 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 118 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 103 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 9 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 8 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 12 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 303 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| School Administrators | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 23 |
| Student Support Services | 29 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 201 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $66,672,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $32,350,000 | 48.5% |
| Property Tax | $15,822,000 | 23.7% |
| General Sales Tax | $13,965,000 | 20.9% |
| Other School Systems | $101,000 | 0.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $296,000 | 0.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $22,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $365,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Sales and Services | $28,000 | 0.04% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,522,000 | 2.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $229,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $27,218,000 | 40.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $24,031,000 | 36.0% |
| Special Education Programs | $647,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Programs | $2,540,000 | 3.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,104,000 | 10.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,647,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,217,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $443,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $27,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $8,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $79,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,483,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Other | $1,865,000 | 2.8% |
| Direct - Other | $335,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $55,339,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $32,177,000 | 58.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $19,702,000 | 35.6% |
| Student Support | $1,900,000 | 2.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,002,000 | 4.5% |
| General Administration Support | $1,508,000 | 2.3% |
| School Administration Support | $3,354,000 | 5.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,026,000 | 7.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,849,000 | 5.8% |
| Other Support Services | $1,063,000 | 1.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,460,000 | 6.3% |
| Food Services | $3,454,000 | 5.2% |
| Other Services | $6,000 | 0.01% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 61.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 242 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 14 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 109 | 8.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Desoto Parish School Board District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 16
- Students: 4,841
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 358
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| ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -- SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
523 Oxford Rd
Mansfield, LA Public | Unknown | - | - |  Review This School |
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| COOL SPRINGS SCHOOL | ||||
1199 Cool Springs Rd
Logansport, LA Public | 5-12 | 20 | 7.2 | Review This School |
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| DESOTO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA Public | 6-12 | 22 | 3.6 | Review This School |
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| DESOTO CAREER ACADEMY | ||||
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA Public | 7-12 | 44 | 10.9 | Review This School |
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| DESOTO CENTRAL OFFICE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
201 Crosby St
Mansfield, LA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| LOGANSPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
17228 Hwy 5
Logansport, LA Public | PK-6 | 399 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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| LOGANSPORT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
17228 Hwy 5
Logansport, LA Public | 7-12 | 284 | 10.8 | Review This School |
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| MANSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3-5 | ||||
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA Public | PK-5 | 901 | 12.5 | Review This School |
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| MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
401 Kings Hwy
Mansfield, LA Public | 8-12 | 413 | 12.0 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| MANSFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL 6-8 | ||||
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA Public | 6-8 | 302 | 11.1 |  2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NORTH DESOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA Public | PK-2 | 542 | 14.4 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH DESOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3-5 | ||||
2535 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA Public | 3-5 | 464 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| NORTH DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2571 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA Public | 8-12 | 490 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| NORTH DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2535 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA Public | 6-8 | 461 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| PELICAN ALL SAINTS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
200 All Saints Rd
Pelican, LA Public | PK-12 | 170 | 11.8 | 2.5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| STANLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
14323 Hwy 84
Logansport, LA Public | PK-12 | 372 | 13.9 |  3.5 out of 5 14 Reviews |
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