Overpark Elementary

Summary:

Overpark Elementary is a public elementary school in Olive Branch, Mississippi, serving 677 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Desoto County School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and ability to effectively support a high-need student population.

Overpark Elementary has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools like Lewisburg Elementary and Lewisburg Intermediate, with 48.45% African American, 33.53% White, and 5.32% Hispanic students. Despite this diversity, the school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with over 55% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Overpark's student-teacher ratio is also relatively low, ranging from 14 to 15.9 students per teacher.

While Overpark Elementary faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school is able to achieve strong academic outcomes across different racial groups. This is in contrast to nearby schools like Chickasaw Elementary and Olive Branch Intermediate, which have lower proficiency rates and lower overall school rankings. Overpark's consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and top 100 ranking among Mississippi elementary schools is a testament to the school's ability to support student success in a diverse and economically disadvantaged community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8530 Forest Hill Irene Road
       Olive Branch, MS  38654


(662) 890-8745

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
185th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,261 Help


Students who attend Overpark Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Center Hill Middle
High:    Center Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  677

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.4%
White:
33.5%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Overpark Elementary ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 7th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.61. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.4%), White (33.5%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Overpark Elementary is 14. 12 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Overpark Elementary employs 48.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Overpark Elementary is $9,261. 15 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Overpark Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Desoto County School District:

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


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Rank History for Overpark Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 90.04 23rd 394 94.2%
2009 90.56 20th 392 94.9%
2010 91.30 20th 403 95.0%
2011 87.63 31st 418 92.6%
2012 91.38 22nd 414 94.7%
2013 91.36 18th 408 95.6%
2014 78.24 64th 394 83.8%
2015 86.89 40th 402 90.0%
2016 87.32 29th 394 92.6%
2017 89.03 31st 406 92.4%
2018 81.94 54th 404 86.6%
2019 66.78 125th 397 68.5%
2021 77.44 82nd 381 78.5%
2022 81.02 63rd 382 83.5%
2023 71.97 95th 377 74.8%
2024 53.61 185th 390 52.6%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Overpark Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 485 227 11 41 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2008 482 247 8 50 1 n/a n/a 0 788
2009 554 240 11 57 1 0 0 0 863
2010 472 182 4 58 0 3 0 0 719
2011 452 203 8 49 0 3 0 0 715
2012 442 214 8 49 0 2 0 0 715
2013 413 241 13 46 0 2 2 0 717
2014 400 241 15 44 2 2 3 0 707
2015 381 247 16 37 1 3 15 0 700
2016 354 251 16 27 1 2 30 0 681
2017 343 274 14 18 1 2 56 0 708
2018 284 295 13 11 1 0 85 0 689
2019 271 301 12 9 0 0 93 0 686
2020 271 324 10 12 0 0 96 0 713
2021 250 310 9 12 0 0 87 0 668
2022 215 317 8 32 0 0 68 0 640
2023 227 328 11 36 0 0 75 0 677

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 Overpark Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 764 36.0 21.2 34.3
2008 788 38.0 20.7 31.5
2009 863 43.8 19.7 33.1
2010 719 38.8 18.5 36.2
2011 715 38.3 18.6 39.7
2012 715 42.2 16.9 53
2013 717 40.1 17.8 45.9
2014 707 41.1 17.1 44.4
2015 700 41.0 17.0 45.4
2016 681 42.0 16.2 46.7
2017 708 38.3 18.4 46.3
2018 689 41.9 16.4 50.7
2019 686 42.0 16.3 46.9
2020 713 43.2 16.4 50.9
2021 668 41.9 15.9 99.6
2022 640 42.8 14.9 99.5
2023 677 48.2 14.0 99.6

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 Overpark Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 764 36.0 21.2 34.3
2008 788 38.0 20.7 31.5
2009 863 43.8 19.7 33.1
2010 719 38.8 18.5 36.2
2011 715 38.3 18.6 39.7
2012 715 42.2 16.9 53
2013 717 40.1 17.8 45.9
2014 707 41.1 17.1 44.4
2015 700 41.0 17.0 45.4
2016 681 42.0 16.2 46.7
2017 708 38.3 18.4 46.3
2018 689 41.9 16.4 50.7
2019 686 42.0 16.3 46.9
2020 713 43.2 16.4 50.9
2021 668 41.9 15.9 99.6
2022 640 42.8 14.9 99.5
2023 677 48.2 14.0 99.6

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 Overpark Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,564
2018 $7,819
2019 $7,903
2020 $8,838
2021 $9,050
2022 $9,261

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Overpark Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 95th of 377 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Overpark Elementary)59.265.2
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)53.256.2
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Overpark Elementary)47.969.6
 21.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)60.561.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Overpark Elementary)55.953.9
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)53.158.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Overpark Elementary)71.359.3
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)58.962
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Overpark Elementary)46.368.4
 22.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)50.359.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Overpark Elementary)59.551.8
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)47.751.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Overpark Elementary)35.564.9
 29.4%
   5th Grade Science (Desoto County School District)57.667.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students686677
 1.3%
African American301328
 9%
American Indian00
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic936
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White271227
 16.2%
Two or More Races9375
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.9%99.6%
 52.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Overpark Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 677 students attended Overpark Elementary.

Students at Overpark Elementary are 48% African American, 34% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Overpark Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Center Hill Middle
High : Center Hill High School

Overpark Elementary ranks 185th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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