Below Average
#706 of 863 schools in MS
Chickasaw Elementary School
Elementary School · Desoto Co School Dist · Olive Branch, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6391 CHICKASAW, Olive Branch, MS 38654
- Math 44% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chickasaw Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chickasaw Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olive Branch), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,481
Median home value
$284,400
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 774 | Compare → |
| Overpark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Ross ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 1,075 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desoto Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #26 of 39
- District spending per student
- $9,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chickasaw Elementary School is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chickasaw Elementary School
Chickasaw Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olive Branch, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 479 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #706 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chickasaw Elementary School
What grades does Chickasaw Elementary School serve?
Chickasaw Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Chickasaw Elementary School?
Chickasaw Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chickasaw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chickasaw Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chickasaw Elementary School rank in MS?
Chickasaw Elementary School ranks #706 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Chickasaw Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chickasaw Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chickasaw Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chickasaw Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chickasaw Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chickasaw Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chickasaw Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chickasaw Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chickasaw Elementary School?
61.8% of students at Chickasaw Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (662) 895-6664
- Area population (ZIP 38654)
- 57,334
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38654; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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