- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lewisburg Primary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 280132001373 · Olive Branch, MS Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 11.8:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Lewisburg Primary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lewisburg Primary 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 578
Lewisburg Primary
578 students
What this shows Lewisburg Primary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewisburg Primary compares
Lewisburg Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~578 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.