Chickasaw Elementary School

6391 Chickasaw Drive
Olive Branch, MS 38654

ces.desotocountyschools.org/o/ce

500 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Chickasaw Elementary School is a public school located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, serving students within the DeSoto County School District. As part of one of the largest and most rapidly growing school districts in the state, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core subjects, student development, and preparation for middle school. The school’s environment is focused on fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve both academic and personal growth through a structured curriculum.

The school benefits from being part of the DeSoto County educational system, which typically emphasizes modern resources, community involvement, and a standardized approach to state-mandated learning objectives. By focusing on literacy, mathematics, and social development, Chickasaw Elementary aims to create a nurturing setting for its diverse student body. Families interested in specific school policies, faculty information, or upcoming events can access further details through the official district website provided.

500

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chickasaw Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	51
Black	223
Asian	10
Two or More	39

Black
223 (44.6%)
White
177 (35.4%)
Hispanic
51 (10.2%)
Two or More
39 (7.8%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)

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)895-6664
Website:	http://ces.desotocountyschools.org/o/ce
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 2 250

Grade 3 250