OLIVE BRANCH PRESCHOOL CENTER

Olive Branch Preschool Center is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools school district, located in Portsmouth, VA with about 227 students. With about 17 teachers, Olive Branch Preschool Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the school:

Olive Branch Preschool Center, located at 415 Mimosa Road in Portsmouth, Virginia, is a dedicated early childhood education facility serving the local community. The center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment designed to support the developmental needs of young children during their formative years. By offering a space centered on early learning, the school aims to prepare children for their future academic journeys through play-based activities and foundational social instruction.

The preschool benefits from its location in a residential area of Portsmouth, positioning itself as a convenient option for families in the surrounding neighborhoods. With a commitment to early childhood growth, Olive Branch Preschool Center emphasizes creating a safe, engaging, and supportive atmosphere where children can begin to explore, interact with peers, and develop the essential cognitive and social skills necessary for success in elementary school and beyond.

For more information, contact Olive Branch Preschool Center at (757) 465-2926 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

415 Mimosa Road
Portsmouth, VA 23701
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OLIVE BRANCH PRESCHOOL CENTER is a public school in Portsmouth, VA with about 227 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
227
Teachers:
17
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 227 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OLIVE BRANCH PRESCHOOL CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.

Black or African American
78.0%
White
15.4%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
1.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.