Enrollment
500
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olive Branch, MS
Chickasaw Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chickasaw Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280132001190
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chickasaw Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Olive Branch · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chickasaw Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chickasaw Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Olive Branch, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chickasaw Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chickasaw Elementary School
Chickasaw Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Olive Branch, Mississippi, enrolling 500 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 63.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 175 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Desoto Co School Dist spends $8,778 per pupil, 27% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Olive Branch's elementary schools, it stands alongside Center Hill Elementary School (788 students): Chickasaw Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14.6:1).
Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students) and Southaven High School (1,876 students) alongside Chickasaw Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chickasaw Elementary School compares
Chickasaw Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▼ 22% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$8,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 44.6%
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Chickasaw Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desoto Co School Dist, which includes Chickasaw Elementary School.
$8,778
Per student
-27%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 51.9%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chickasaw Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chickasaw Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chickasaw Elementary School
How many students attend Chickasaw Elementary School?
Chickasaw Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olive Branch, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chickasaw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chickasaw Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chickasaw Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Chickasaw Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chickasaw Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chickasaw Elementary School is African American at 44.6% of enrollment, in Olive Branch, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chickasaw Elementary School?
Chickasaw Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chickasaw Elementary School rank among public schools in Olive Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Chickasaw Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 public 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 public schools in Olive Branch on the city page.
Is Chickasaw Elementary School a good school?
Chickasaw Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Chickasaw 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.
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