DeSoto Elementary School
De Soto, IL · DeSoto Cons SD 86 · Grades PK - 8
1,620th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
DeSoto Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks DeSoto Elementary School 1,620th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
DeSoto Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
DeSoto Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 192 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 79.2% | ▼ 11.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 12.5% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 6.8% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near DeSoto Elementary School
Typical home value $120K in zip 62924 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near DeSoto Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Gen John A Logan Attendance CntrMurphysboro CUSD 186 · 5.3 mi away
- 2Thomas Elementary SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 5.7 mi away1,805th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 18% - –Elverado Primary SchoolElverado CUSD 196 · 6.2 mi away
- –Parrish Elem SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 6.5 mi away
- 3Carruthers Elementary SchoolMurphysboro CUSD 186 · 6.8 mi away1,478th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 29% - 2Lewis SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 7.1 mi away1,773rd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 15% - 9Tri-C Elementary SchoolCarterville CUSD 5 · 7.7 mi away259th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 8Herrin C U S D 4 Elem SchoolHerrin CUSD 4 · 8.8 mi away583rd of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is DeSoto Elementary School in?
DeSoto Elementary School is part of the DeSoto Cons SD 86 district in De Soto, Illinois.
Is DeSoto Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks DeSoto Elementary School 1,620th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of DeSoto Elementary School?
White 79%, Two or more races 13%, Black 7%, Hispanic 2% (192 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near DeSoto Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62924 is $120K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.