| District Name | DeSoto Independent School District |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas County |
| Statistical Area | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX |
| Total Students (2021) | 7929 |
| District Growth Rate (2017-21) | -18.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American (74.2%) |
| Free/Reduced Lunch Program | 74.33% |