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#451 of 863 schools in MS
Based on limited data
Olive Branch Elem
Elementary School · Desoto Co School Dist · Olive Branch, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
9549 E PIGEON ROOST ROAD, Olive Branch, MS 38654
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in Olive Branch.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olive Branch Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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.
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 | 3.4 mi | 774 | Compare → |
| Overpark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Ross ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 4.3 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
- #7 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
Olive Branch Elem is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olive Branch Elem
Olive Branch Elem is a public elementary school in Olive Branch, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olive Branch Elem
What grades does Olive Branch Elem serve?
Olive Branch Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Olive Branch Elem?
Olive Branch Elem has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch Elem is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olive Branch Elem rank in MS?
Olive Branch Elem ranks #451 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Olive Branch Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Olive Branch Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Olive Branch Elem a charter school?
No, Olive Branch Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olive Branch Elem a Title I school?
No, Olive Branch Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olive Branch Elem?
58.2% of students at Olive Branch Elem 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
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (662) 895-2256
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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