Lewisburg Primary School

lps.desotocountyschools.org/o/lps

578 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Lewisburg Primary School, located at 1707 Craft Road in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is a key component of the DeSoto County School District. Serving the early childhood needs of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience designed to prepare students for their future academic years. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to instill core academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development in its youngest learners.

As part of the larger DeSoto County school system, Lewisburg Primary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards associated with one of Mississippi’s most prominent districts. The school’s proximity to the broader Lewisburg campus allows for a cohesive educational transition as students progress through their primary and elementary years. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or campus events can access further information through the district’s official website at http://www.desotocountyschools.org/lps.

578

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewisburg Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	45
Black	68
Asian	8
Two or More	29

White
428 (74.0%)
Black
68 (11.8%)
Hispanic
45 (7.8%)
Two or More
29 (5.0%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)

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)893-6001
Website:	http://lps.desotocountyschools.org/o/lps
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 47

Kindergarten 259

Grade 1 272