Very Good
#304 of 863 schools in MS
Top 35% in state
Lewisburg Elementary School
Elementary School · Desoto Co School Dist · Olive Branch, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1717 Craft Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654
- Math 82% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewisburg Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lewisburg Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–2 | 4.5 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Hernando Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 2–3 | Not available | 750 | Compare → |
| Lake Cormorant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 639 | 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
- #2 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
Lewisburg Elementary School is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewisburg Elementary School
Lewisburg Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olive Branch, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 603 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewisburg Elementary School
What grades does Lewisburg Elementary School serve?
Lewisburg Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Lewisburg Elementary School?
Lewisburg Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewisburg Elementary School rank in MS?
Lewisburg Elementary School ranks #304 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lewisburg Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewisburg Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lewisburg Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewisburg Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lewisburg Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lewisburg Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewisburg Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lewisburg Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewisburg Elementary School?
20.2% of students at Lewisburg 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
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (662) 895-8750
- 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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