- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olive Branch, MS
Olive Branch Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Olive Branch Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280132000932
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olive Branch Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Olive Branch · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Olive Branch Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Branch Intermediate School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Olive Branch, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Olive Branch Intermediate School shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280132000932 · Olive Branch, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 14.8:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Olive Branch Intermediate School shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Olive Branch Intermediate 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 472
Olive Branch Intermediate School
472 students
What this shows Olive Branch Intermediate School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olive Branch Intermediate School compares
Olive Branch Intermediate School is a shrinking 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▼ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.6%
White 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Olive Branch Intermediate 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 Olive Branch Intermediate 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 Olive Branch Intermediate 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
3 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olive Branch Intermediate School
How many students attend Olive Branch Intermediate School?
Olive Branch Intermediate School has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olive Branch, MS. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch Intermediate School is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olive Branch Intermediate School?
61.5% of students at Olive Branch Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olive Branch Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Olive Branch Intermediate School is African American at 45.6% of enrollment, in Olive Branch, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olive Branch Intermediate School?
Olive Branch Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Olive Branch Intermediate School rank among public schools in Olive Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Branch Intermediate School ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Olive Branch Intermediate 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.