Olive Branch Elementary School serves 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Olive Branch Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Olive Branch Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
34%
47%
White
47%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Olive Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Olive Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisburg Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Olive Branch Elementary School?
510 students attend Olive Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Olive Branch Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Branch Elementary School?
Olive Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olive Branch Elementary School offer ?
Olive Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Olive Branch Elementary School part of?
Olive Branch Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School Dist School District.
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