Olive Branch Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- 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 512 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
42%
47%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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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?
512 students attend Olive Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Olive Branch Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 15% 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 11:1, 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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