Olive Branch Preschool Center serves 191 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Branch Preschool Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olive Branch Preschool Center's student population of 191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Olive Branch Preschool Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
68%
22%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Olive Branch Preschool Center often compared to?
Olive Branch Preschool Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Cradock Elementary School, Mount Hermon Preschool Center, Churchland Preschool Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Olive Branch Preschool Center?
191 students attend Olive Branch Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Olive Branch Preschool Center students are Black, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Branch Preschool Center?
Olive Branch Preschool Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olive Branch Preschool Center offer ?
Olive Branch Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Olive Branch Preschool Center part of?
Olive Branch Preschool Center is part of Portsmouth City School District.
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