What grades does OLIVE BRANCH ELEM serve?

As a Primary school, OLIVE BRANCH ELEM serves students in OLIVE BRANCH, MS. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is OLIVE BRANCH ELEM located?

You can find OLIVE BRANCH ELEM in OLIVE BRANCH, MS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at OLIVE BRANCH ELEM?

At OLIVE BRANCH ELEM, there are approximately 11.6 students for every teacher.

What schools are in OLIVE BRANCH, MS?

OLIVE BRANCH ELEM is among the schools serving OLIVE BRANCH, MS. The school is part of the local school system.

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Olive Branch Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|OLIVE BRANCH, Mississippi|DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST

OLIVE BRANCH, MS 38654

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First grade field trip Review the trip notice for destination and logistics details.

Nov

Wed

PTOEvent

PTO meeting Check the PTO notice for meeting time and agenda.

Nov

Thu

DominosEvent

Dominos Dough Raising

Nov

Thu

Field TripEvent

Kindergarten field trip Review the trip notice for destination and logistics details.

Nov

Fri

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Nov

Fri

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School Profile

Grades

PK–1

Enrollment

512

Student:Teacher

11.6:1

Locale

Suburban

District

DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST

Econ. Disadvantaged

58.2%

Phone

(662)895-2256

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

532

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,525

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,744

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$11,694

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 52%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$240,977

-0.3% 1yr+27.5% 5yr

Memphis, TN metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.1%

Below 150% poverty line

4.4%

Unemployment rate

9.0%

Uninsured residents

8.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,266

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,945

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,322 (27%)

Other Health Impairment

1,093 (22%)

Autism

738 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

520 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

249 (5%)

Intellectual Disability

143 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

504

Current enrollment

Declining(-18% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Field trip

First grade field trip Review the trip notice for destination and logistics details.

Event

Wed, Nov 4, 2026

PTO

PTO meeting Check the PTO notice for meeting time and agenda.

Event

Thu, Nov 5, 2026

Dominos

Dominos Dough Raising

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST. Olive Branch Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	HSES Homecoming Week - Dress as Your Favorite Season or HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday (All)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Pathways Testing: ELADistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	1st Nine Week Exams: 3rd and 4th blockDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Pathways Testing: BiologyDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	1st Nine Week Exams: make-upsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details.	exam	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Senior ACT TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Field trip First grade field trip Review the trip notice for destination and logistics details.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	PTO PTO meeting Check the PTO notice for meeting time and agenda.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Dominos Dominos Dough Raising	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Field Trip Kindergarten field trip Review the trip notice for destination and logistics details.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Field Trip Review the trip notice for destination and logistics details.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Spirit Day Wear your Spirit Day shirt Check the event notice for theme details and participation guidelines.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	K Farmhouse Breakfast District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Holidays (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Cookies With Santa More to come Check the event notice for Santa meet details and any registration requirements.	Event	—
Sat, Dec 5, 2026	18th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Sponsored by SHS Art Boosters District-wide Free admission to the event! Vendor Applications available for $40 booth fee, $25 food truck fee. E-mail: Jacqueline.oneal@dcsms.org or AHendricks@desotocountyms.gov for more information	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	1st Grade Program Music Program Check the event notice for performance time and location details.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Field Trip First Grade Field TripFrozen Review the trip notice for destination and logistics details.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Christmas Parties District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and participation information.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	60% Day/Last Day of 1st Semester for Students	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break (ALL)District-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Basketball @ Houston (Houston Christmas Tourney)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Basketball @ Pearl (Pearl Christmas Classic)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Basketball @ Alcorn Central Christmas ClassicDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development Days (Teachers' 1st Day Back)	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date.	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date.	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Students' 1st Day Back from Holidays Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day Holiday (ALL)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break (ALL) School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Easter Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Easter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Paraprofessional Appreciation Day District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Administrative Professionals Day District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Reading (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Reading (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Writing (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Writing (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	MAAP State Testing - Make-ups (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Science (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates.	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Math (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Math (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	MAAP State Testing - Make-ups (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Students' Last Day of School (60% Day)	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Teachers' Last Day of School	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olive Branch Elementary School

OLIVE BRANCH ELEM has a total enrollment of 512 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in OLIVE BRANCH, MS.