- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olive Branch, MS
Lewisburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewisburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280132001275
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewisburg Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Olive Branch · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewisburg Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewisburg Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Olive Branch, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Lewisburg Elementary School grew from 542 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 280132001275 · Olive Branch, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 16.8:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Lewisburg Elementary School grew from 542 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lewisburg 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 604
Lewisburg Elementary School
604 students
What this shows Lewisburg Elementary School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewisburg Elementary School compares
Lewisburg Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 72% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 93% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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 604 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
African American 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewisburg 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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewisburg Elementary School
How many students attend Lewisburg Elementary School?
Lewisburg Elementary School has 604 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olive Branch, MS. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 26% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewisburg Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Lewisburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewisburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewisburg Elementary School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Olive Branch, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewisburg Elementary School?
Lewisburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Lewisburg Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Olive Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewisburg Elementary School ranks #2 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 Lewisburg 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.