Enrollment
171
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olive Branch Preschool Center compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olive Branch Preschool Center
Olive Branch Preschool Center is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Portsmouth, Virginia, enrolling 171 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Olive Branch Preschool Center is leaner than roughly 90% of Virginia schools and 23% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Virginia schools, with 171 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and White (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Among Portsmouth's public schools, it stands alongside Mount Hermon Preschool Center (208 students): Olive Branch Preschool Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 11.6:1).
Portsmouth City Public Schools also operates Churchland High (1,453 students) and Manor High (1,149 students) alongside Olive Branch Preschool Center.
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 Olive Branch Preschool Center compares
Olive Branch Preschool Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portsmouth City Public Schools, which includes Olive Branch Preschool Center.
$13,493
Per student
-8%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 54.9%
Federal 12.4%
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 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
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Olive Branch Preschool Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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