Center Hill Elementary School

Q: Is Center Hill Elementary School a good school?

Center Hill Elementary School ranks 73 rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Center Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olive Branch, Mississippi, serving 761 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Desoto County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 130 school districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Center Hill Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with proficiency rates in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests that significantly exceed the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 55.3% to 66.7%, compared to the state average of 51.7% to 57.7%, and its Mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 69.2% to 71.6%, compared to the state average of 53.3% to 55%. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was an impressive 81.9%, well above the state average of 71.2%.

While Center Hill Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, the school also stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (37.58%) and Asian (3.81%) students compared to some nearby schools, such as Lewisburg Elementary School and Lewisburg Intermediate. Additionally, over 99% of Center Hill Elementary's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage within the school community. Despite these challenges, the school's commitment to providing a quality education to all students is evident in its consistently strong academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

13662 Center Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654

(662) 890-7705

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,062

Students who attend Center Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Center Hill Middle
High:	Center Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 789

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.3%

African American:

40.4%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.8%

See top rated Mississippi elementary schools

Compare Center Hill Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Center Hill Elementary School ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 4^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.3%), African American (40.4%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center Hill Elementary School is 14.2. 15 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Center Hill Elementary School employs 55.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center Hill Elementary School is $9,062. 16 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Center Hill Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Desoto County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Desoto County School District 33^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Center Hill Elementary School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Center Hill Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Center Hill Elementary School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	97.18	4^th	394	99.0%
2009	95.12	8^th	392	98.0%
2010	94.89	9^th	403	97.8%
2011	93.74	12^th	418	97.1%
2012	96.44	5^th	414	98.8%
2013	95.82	3^rd	408	99.3%
2014	88.59	24^th	394	93.9%
2015	90.84	22^nd	402	94.5%
2016	95.49	9^th	394	97.7%
2017	93.85	13^th	406	96.8%
2018	93.09	19^th	404	95.3%
2019	90.61	24^th	397	94.0%
2021	90.98	23^rd	381	94.0%
2022	85.64	42^nd	382	89.0%
2023	85.32	37^th	377	90.2%
2024	77.60	73^rd	390	81.3%

See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a citizen on FaceBook
Monday, March 2, 2009

Excellent administation, faculty and staff.
Innovative programs.
Excellent utilization of technology...i.e. smartboards..etc.
Cooperative and friendly with parents and public. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Center Hill Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	374	141	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	525
2003	374	141	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	525
2004	429	152	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	599
2005	498	129	9	20	1	n/a	n/a	657
2006	525	161	10	22	1	n/a	n/a	719
2007	354	92	1	18	2	n/a	n/a	467
2008	362	99	1	22	2	n/a	n/a	486
2009	436	171	8	44	0	0	0	659
2010	446	194	12	34	0	0	1	687
2011	452	177	13	45	0	0	1	688
2012	450	182	12	47	0	0	0	691
2013	428	197	10	39	1	0	4	679
2014	419	221	12	38	0	0	3	693
2015	447	230	11	27	1	0	20	736
2016	427	237	6	20	1	0	34	725
2017	444	244	15	22	1	0	46	772
2018	466	269	12	24	0	0	59	830
2019	456	276	14	18	0	1	59	824
2020	456	264	17	12	0	0	62	811
2021	409	271	19	16	0	0	67	782
2022	376	289	19	33	0	0	60	777
2023	345	286	29	38	0	0	63	761
2024	342	319	22	34	0	0	72	789

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Center Hill Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	525	26.7	19.7	28.8
2003	525	26.7	19.7	28.8
2004	599	31.7	18.9	28
2005	657	33.9	19.4	26.5
2006	719	38.3	18.8	14.7
2007	467	28.1	16.6	22.7
2008	486	28.6	17.0	23.3
2009	659	37.4	17.6	32.9
2010	687	35.3	19.4	36.8
2011	688	33.2	20.7	36.5
2012	691	33.9	20.3	55.3
2013	679	36.8	18.4	40.2
2014	693	38.1	18.1	41.7
2015	736	38.0	19.3	38.6
2016	725	40.0	18.1	42.8
2017	772	38.2	20.1	41.8
2018	830	43.3	19.1	40.1
2019	824	45.3	18.1	39.6
2020	811	46.7	17.3	39.1
2021	782	46.3	16.8	99.6
2022	777	47.3	16.4	99.6
2023	761	54.9	13.8	99.6
2024	789	55.5	14.2	40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Center Hill Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	525	26.7	19.7	28.8
2003	525	26.7	19.7	28.8
2004	599	31.7	18.9	28
2005	657	33.9	19.4	26.5
2006	719	38.3	18.8	14.7
2007	467	28.1	16.6	22.7
2008	486	28.6	17.0	23.3
2009	659	37.4	17.6	32.9
2010	687	35.3	19.4	36.8
2011	688	33.2	20.7	36.5
2012	691	33.9	20.3	55.3
2013	679	36.8	18.4	40.2
2014	693	38.1	18.1	41.7
2015	736	38.0	19.3	38.6
2016	725	40.0	18.1	42.8
2017	772	38.2	20.1	41.8
2018	830	43.3	19.1	40.1
2019	824	45.3	18.1	39.6
2020	811	46.7	17.3	39.1
2021	782	46.3	16.8	99.6
2022	777	47.3	16.4	99.6
2023	761	54.9	13.8	99.6
2024	789	55.5	14.2	40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Center Hill Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,682
2018	$7,132
2019	$7,535
2020	$8,409
2021	$8,222
2022	$9,062

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center Hill Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 24^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 37^th of 377 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Center Hill Elementary School)	69.3	69.4	0.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	53.2	56.2	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Center Hill Elementary School)	89.8	83.6	6.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	60.5	61.7	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Center Hill Elementary School)	61	57.1	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	53.1	58.4	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Center Hill Elementary School)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	58.9	62	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Center Hill Elementary School)	58.9	65.7	6.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	50.3	59.7	9.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Center Hill Elementary School)	73.1	69.3	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	47.7	51.3	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Center Hill Elementary School)	83.7	80.2	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Desoto County School District)	57.6	67.2	9.6%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	824	761	7.6%
African American	276	286	3.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	29	107.1%
Hispanic	18	38	111.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	456	345	24.3%
Two or More Races	59	63	6.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.6%	99.6%	60%

Schools Near Center Hill Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Center Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	13662 Center Hill Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-7705	789	56	14.2	40.8%	342 (43.3%)	319 (40.4%)	34 (4.3%)	22 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.1%)	77.6	73^rd of 390 public elementary schools	81.3%		85.3	37^th of 377 public elementary schools	90.2%	36	66.7	64.2	55.3	69.2	71.6	69.9	81.9	$9,062
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)	Public	K-4	172 Highway 309 North	Byhalia	38611	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 838-6980	504	38	13.2	100.0%	134 (26.6%)	217 (43.1%)	103 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.9%)	8.9	373^rd of 390 public elementary schools	4.4%		9.2	362^nd of 377 public elementary schools	4.0%	11	32.2	30.3		14.5	22.2			$8,537
Chickasaw Elementary School	Public	2-3	6391 Chickasaw	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-6664	479	34	13.9	61.8%	181 (37.8%)	213 (44.5%)	25 (5.2%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (11.1%)								(n/a)	59.7			53.4				$10,942
Olive Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	9549 E Pigeon Roost Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-2256	512	45	11.4	58.2%	191 (37.3%)	216 (42.2%)	21 (4.1%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	77 (15.0%)								(n/a)								$11,116
Overpark Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8530 Forest Hill Irene Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-8745	645	47	13.7	49.5%	210 (32.6%)	308 (47.8%)	39 (6.0%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (11.9%)	53.6	185^th of 390 public elementary schools	52.6%		72	95^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.8%	90	61.4	62.0	55.8	54.8	58.4	32.7	59.3	$9,261
Olive Branch Intermediate School	Public	4-5	8631 E. Pigeon Roost Rd	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 893-1221	439	31	14.2	61.0%	149 (33.9%)	197 (44.9%)	25 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (15.0%)	41.8	233^rd of 390 public elementary schools	40.3%		40.9	225^th of 377 public elementary schools	40.3%	8		53.6	42.4		45.4	42.3	65.0	$9,752
Lewisburg Elementary School	Public	2-3	1717 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-8750	603	38	15.6	20.2%	460 (76.3%)	71 (11.8%)	10 (1.7%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.6%)								(n/a)	79.4			86.5				$10,156
Lewisburg Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	1707 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 893-6001	579	49	11.8	20.7%	447 (77.2%)	61 (10.5%)	13 (2.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.0%)								(n/a)								$10,144
Lewisburg Intermediate	Public	4-5	1711 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 892-6180	587	41	14.4	21.8%	453 (77.2%)	68 (11.6%)	13 (2.2%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.2%)	93.6	13^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.7%		95.1	8^th of 377 public elementary schools	97.9%	5		85.5	76.2		84.8	83.9	85.8	$9,382
Pleasant Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7686 Pleasant Hill Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-9654	1,075	79	13.6	35.3%	432 (40.2%)	446 (41.5%)	20 (1.9%)	26 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (13.9%)	79.5	63^rd of 390 public elementary schools	83.8%		83.5	46^th of 377 public elementary schools	87.8%	17	65.3	64.9	65.5	64.8	76.4	70.1	80.2	$8,896

Frequently Asked Questions about Center Hill Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Center Hill Elementary School?

Students at Center Hill Elementary School are 43% White, 40% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Center Hill Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 789 students attended Center Hill Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Center Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Center Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Center Hill Middle
High : Center Hill High School

Is Center Hill Elementary School a good school?

Center Hill Elementary School ranks 73^rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Center Hill Elementary School in?

Desoto County School District

Rate Center Hill Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MSMississippi Elementary School Rankings

MSMississippi District Rankings

Schools in Olive Branch, MS

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Center Hill Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.