- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olive Branch, MS
Lewisburg Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Lewisburg Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280132001542
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewisburg Intermediate earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Olive Branch · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewisburg Intermediate has class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewisburg Intermediate ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Olive Branch, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lewisburg Intermediate held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 280132001542 · Olive Branch, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 16.4:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Lewisburg Intermediate held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lewisburg Intermediate 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 606
Lewisburg Intermediate
606 students
What this shows Lewisburg Intermediate reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewisburg Intermediate compares
Lewisburg Intermediate 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 73% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Lewisburg Intermediate is about as mixed as 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 Intermediate 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewisburg Intermediate'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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewisburg Intermediate
How many students attend Lewisburg Intermediate?
Lewisburg Intermediate has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olive Branch, MS. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Intermediate is 16.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewisburg Intermediate?
22.0% of students at Lewisburg Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewisburg Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Lewisburg Intermediate is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Olive Branch, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewisburg Intermediate?
Lewisburg Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Olive Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewisburg Intermediate ranks #3 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 Intermediate, 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.