DeSoto Parish Schools welcomed State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley to Mansfield Elementary School as part of his 2026 Fall School Tour, highlighting the school’s literacy growth and commitment to student success.

During his visit, Dr. Brumley observed classroom instruction and met with school and district leaders to learn more about the instructional practices and student supports helping Mansfield Elementary students make progress.

In 2024–2025, 76.6 percent of Mansfield Elementary students in kindergarten through second grade were reading at or above grade level. In 2025–2026, that number increased to 85 percent—an 8.4-percentage-point gain. This progress reflects the dedicated work of teachers and school leaders to strengthen literacy instruction and respond to students’ learning needs. In the most recent LEAP assessment results, Mansfield Elementary had the largest proficiency gain in Math, with a +20-percentage-point increase for those students earning a mastery or advanced during the 2025-2026 school year.

DeSoto Parish Schools appreciates the opportunity to share the work happening at Mansfield Elementary and celebrate the educators and students behind this growth.