Center Hill Elementary School

13662 Center Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654

che.desotocountyschools.org/o/che

788 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Center Hill Elementary School, located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is a key component of the DeSoto County School District. Serving a growing suburban community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Center Hill Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its student body by promoting school spirit and community engagement. The school leverages the resources of the DeSoto County district to maintain high educational standards and utilizes its website as a hub for parent communication, event scheduling, and district-wide updates. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local Olive Branch community, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere that helps every student achieve their personal best.

788

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	77
Black	321
Asian	23
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	3

White
325 (41.2%)
Black
321 (40.7%)
Hispanic
77 (9.8%)
Two or More
39 (4.9%)
Asian
23 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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)890-7705
Website:	http://che.desotocountyschools.org/o/che
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 132