Desoto School

Po Box 2807, West Helena, AR, 72390-0723 - View a map of this schoolMap

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The mission of the faculty, administration, and Board of Directors of Desoto School, Inc., is to strive to serve the educational and social needs of its students through high quality instruction with emphasis on the college-bound student. The school will strive to promote character development and life skills in a safe environment while encouraging family participation. Success has been evidenced by the large number of DeSoto graduates who have entered college and are making a positive contribution to our society. The purpose of Desoto School is simply and directly stated as quality education. As DeSoto strives to achieve this objective, emphasis is given to helping students acquire a desire for knowledge and respect for learning, an understanding of our cultural heritage and respect for our country, a strong moral character, and a well-developed sense of personal responsibility....

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School Overview:

 
Desoto School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County Phillips County, AR
Student Body
Total Students 283 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(AR) School Avg.
% Students of Color 1% 11%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 18 students
Kind - 29 students
Grade 1 - 24 students
Grade 2 - 17 students
Grade 3 - 24 students
Grade 4 - 18 students
Grade 5 - 21 students
Grade 6 - 17 students
Grade 7 - 21 students
Grade 8 - 14 students
Grade 9 - 19 students
Grade 10 - 24 students
Grade 11 - 19 students
Grade 12 - 18 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
This School
(AR) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 185 days 179 days
Hours in School Day for Students 8 hours 7 hours

School Notes:

  • The mission of the faculty, administration, and Board of Directors of Desoto School, Inc., is to strive to serve the educational and social needs of its students through high quality instruction with emphasis on the college-bound student. The school will strive to promote character development and life skills in a safe environment while encouraging family participation. Success has been evidenced by the large number of DeSoto graduates who have entered college and are making a positive contribution to our society. The purpose of Desoto School is simply and directly stated as quality education. As DeSoto strives to achieve this objective, emphasis is given to helping students acquire a desire for knowledge and respect for learning, an understanding of our cultural heritage and respect for our country, a strong moral character, and a well-developed sense of personal responsibility.
  • Profile last updated: 03/08/2007

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About This Zipcode (72390)
School Zip (72390)
(AR) State Average
Population (Approximate) 10,595 people 2,671,129 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 18% 14%
Population Average Age 30 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $21,987 $34,195
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.1 rooms 5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 41 years old 35 years old
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Zipcode (72390)


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% Owning / % Renting 52% / 48% 63% / 37%

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