- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portsmouth, VA
Olive Branch Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Olive Branch Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510300002859
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olive Branch Preschool Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Olive Branch Preschool Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Branch Preschool Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Portsmouth, VA.
School address
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510300002859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Olive Branch Preschool Center held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 510300002859 · Portsmouth, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 10.7:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Churchland High (1,453 students)
Olive Branch Preschool Center held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Olive Branch Preschool Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Churchland Hig
Churchland High
1,453 students
- Manor High
Manor High
1,149 students
- I.C. Norcom Hi
I.C. Norcom High
1,009 students
- Churchland Mid
Churchland Middle
798 students
- Churchland Ele
Churchland Elementary
721 students
- This school 171
Olive Branch Preschool Center
171 students
What this shows Olive Branch Preschool Center reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olive Branch Preschool Center compares
Olive Branch Preschool Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 10% in Virginia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.4%
White 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Olive Branch Preschool Center is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Portsmouth City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olive Branch Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| I.C. Norcom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olive Branch Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Portsmouth
2 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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olive Branch Preschool Center
How many students attend Olive Branch Preschool Center?
Olive Branch Preschool Center has 171 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portsmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch Preschool Center is 10.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% 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 Olive Branch Preschool Center?
99.5% of students at Olive Branch Preschool Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olive Branch Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Olive Branch Preschool Center is African American at 75.4% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olive Branch Preschool Center?
Olive Branch Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Olive Branch Preschool Center rank among schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Branch Preschool Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Portsmouth, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Portsmouth City Public Schools?
Besides Olive Branch Preschool Center, Portsmouth City Public Schools also operates Churchland High (1,453 students), Manor High (1,149 students), and I.C. Norcom High (1,009 students). See the Portsmouth City Public Schools district page for the complete list.