Mount Olive Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mount Olive Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Olive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Olive Elementary School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Olive Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mount Olive Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
6%
32%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Olive Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Olive Elementary School is ranked #288 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Mount Olive Elementary School?
298 students attend Mount Olive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mount Olive Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Olive Elementary School?
Mount Olive Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Olive Elementary School offer ?
Mount Olive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Olive Elementary School part of?
Mount Olive Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 1/27/2009
Very pleased with faculty qualifications, gifted education offered, music, art, chorus. Recently renovated playground. Extra-curricular activities limited as compared to larger area schools. Building older, but very well maintained. Clean and cheerful inside and outside. Good parental involvement, no thugs at this school.
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