Olive Branch Preschool Center serves 194 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Branch Preschool Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olive Branch Preschool Center's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Olive Branch Preschool Center is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
76%
22%
White
10%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Olive Branch Preschool Center often compared to?
Olive Branch Preschool Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Mount Hermon Preschool Center, Churchland Preschool Center, Cradock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Olive Branch Preschool Center?
194 students attend Olive Branch Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Olive Branch Preschool Center students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olive Branch Preschool Center?
Olive Branch Preschool Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olive Branch Preschool Center offer ?
Olive Branch Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Olive Branch Preschool Center part of?
Olive Branch Preschool Center is part of Portsmouth City School District.
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