Mount Olive Elementary School

1301 Brookside Rd
Mount Olive, AL 35117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Olive Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Mount Olive Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Mount Olive Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Olive Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#189 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
45-49%
29%
60-64%
47%
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
85%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Olive Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Olive Elementary School is ranked #189 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mount Olive Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Olive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bagley Elementary School, Warrior Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mount Olive Elementary School?
307 students attend Mount Olive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mount Olive Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Olive Elementary School?
Mount Olive Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Olive Elementary School part of?
Mount Olive Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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.
- Posted by Parent - WARRE

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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