Desoto School
Po Box 2807, West Helena, AR, 72390-0723 - View a map of this school Map
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Desoto School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County Phillips County, AR
Student Body
Total Students 295 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( AR ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 10%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 24 students
Kind - 21 students
Grade 1 - 35 students
Grade 2 - 21 students
Grade 3 - 14 students
Grade 4 - 23 students
Grade 5 - 21 students
Grade 6 - 16 students
Grade 7 - 21 students
Grade 8 - 14 students
Grade 9 - 19 students
Grade 10 - 16 students
Grade 11 - 25 students
Grade 12 - 25 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
This School ( AR ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 178 days 179 days
Hours in School Day for Students 8 hours 7 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
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 Zip Code ( 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 36.0 years old
Average Household Size 2.7 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $21,987 $34,065
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.1 rooms 5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 40 years old 35 years old
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