- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olive Branch, MS
Center Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Center Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280132001018
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Hill Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Olive Branch · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Olive Branch, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Center Hill Elementary School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 280132001018 · Olive Branch, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 14.6:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Center Hill Elementary School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Center Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central High School
2,004 students
- Southaven High
Southaven High School
1,876 students
- Hernando High
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- Southaven Midd
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- This school 788
Center Hill Elementary School
788 students
What this shows Center Hill Elementary School reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Hill Elementary School compares
Center Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 51% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 788 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
African American 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Center Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Co School Dist reports $9,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Olive Branch
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Center Hill Elementary School?
Center Hill Elementary School has 788 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olive Branch, MS. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Hill Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Hill Elementary School?
39.6% of students at Center Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Center Hill Elementary School is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Olive Branch, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Hill Elementary School?
Center Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Olive Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Olive Branch, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Olive Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Center Hill Elementary School, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Southaven High School (1,876 students), and Hernando High School (1,529 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.