Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Cormorant Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Cormorant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lake Cormorant Elementary School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Lake Cormorant Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Cormorant Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#178 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
33%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Cormorant Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Cormorant Elementary School is ranked #178 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lake Cormorant Elementary School?
639 students attend Lake Cormorant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lake Cormorant Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Cormorant Elementary School?
Lake Cormorant Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Cormorant Elementary School offer ?
Lake Cormorant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Cormorant Elementary School part of?
Lake Cormorant Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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