Enrollment
578
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olive Branch, MS
Lewisburg Primary
Federal NCES profile for Lewisburg Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280132001373
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewisburg Primary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Olive Branch · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewisburg Primary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewisburg Primary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Olive Branch, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewisburg Primary compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewisburg Primary
Lewisburg Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Olive Branch, Mississippi, enrolling 578 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 578 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 578 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% 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 public schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Hill Elementary (1,079 students): Lewisburg Primary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students) and Southaven High School (1,876 students) alongside Lewisburg Primary.
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 Lewisburg Primary compares
Lewisburg Primary on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 72% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.7%
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 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
White 74.0%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Lewisburg Primary is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desoto Co School Dist, which includes Lewisburg Primary.
$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 Lewisburg Primary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewisburg Primary'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 other schools in Olive Branch
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~578 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lewisburg Primary
How many students attend Lewisburg Primary?
Lewisburg Primary has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olive Branch, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Primary is 11.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewisburg Primary?
22.3% of students at Lewisburg Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewisburg Primary?
The largest demographic group at Lewisburg Primary is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Olive Branch, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewisburg Primary?
Lewisburg Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Lewisburg Primary rank among schools in Olive Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewisburg Primary ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Olive Branch on the city page.
Is Lewisburg Primary a good school?
Lewisburg Primary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of 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 Lewisburg Primary, 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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