Overpark Elementary School
8530 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654 | (662) 890-8745
- Grades: PK-6
- Student Enrollment: 719
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 719 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 25th out of 501 elementary schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 8530 Forest Hill Irene Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654
School District Details
- Desoto County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,210
- Graduation Rate: 68.2%
- Dropout Rate: 1.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.6
- Enrolled Students: 31,213
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 719
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 387 (53.8%)
- Females: 332 (46.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 95 (13.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 165 (22.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 260 (36.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 182 | 25.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 8.1% |
| White | 472 | 65.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 139 | 19.3% |
| 1st Grade | 115 | 16.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 108 | 15.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 117 | 16.3% |
| 4th Grade | 122 | 17.0% |
| 5th Grade | 103 | 14.3% |
| Ungraded | 15 | 2.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 63%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:29%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $38,977
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,686 | 45% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,451 | 55% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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