Olive Branch Preschool Center

191 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

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.

191

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olive Branch Preschool Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	13
Black	130
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
130 (68.1 %)
White
33 (17.3 %)
Hispanic
13 (6.8 %)
Two or More
12 (6.3 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portsmouth City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)465-2926
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 191