Olive Branch Intermediate School

8631 E. Pigeon Roost
Olive Branch, MS 38654

obi.desotocountyschools.org/o/obi

472 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Olive Branch Intermediate School is a public school located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, serving students within the DeSoto County School District. As an intermediate school, it typically caters to students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades (specifically grades 3–5), acting as a bridge between primary elementary education and middle school. The school is part of a large, growing district known for its emphasis on academic standards and community involvement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, providing a foundational environment for students as they prepare for higher-level studies. By utilizing the resources provided by the DeSoto County School District, Olive Branch Intermediate focuses on literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating extracurricular activities to encourage a well-rounded educational experience. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student development, offering a structured environment that prioritizes student achievement and regular communication between home and school.

472

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olive Branch Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	48
Black	215
Asian	4
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Black
215 (45.6%)
White
169 (35.8%)
Hispanic
48 (10.2%)
Two or More
35 (7.4%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeSoto County School District
Phone:	(662)893-1221
Website:	http://obi.desotocountyschools.org/o/obi
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 253

Grade 5 219