Olive Branch Elementary School serves 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- 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 503 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Olive Branch Elementary School is 0.66, 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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
40%
47%
White
41%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
26%
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?
503 students attend Olive Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Olive Branch Elementary School students are White, 40% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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 District.
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