Mount Olivet Elementary School

255 Lancer Lane
Martinsville, VA 24112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Olivet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Olivet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Mount Olivet Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Mount Olivet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Olivet Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1363 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
55-59%
68%
(20-21)
55-59%
69%
(20-21)
30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
37%
22%
White
38%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Olivet Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Olivet Elementary School is ranked #1363 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mount Olivet Elementary School?
263 students attend Mount Olivet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mount Olivet Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Olivet Elementary School?
Mount Olivet Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Olivet Elementary School offer ?
Mount Olivet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Olivet Elementary School part of?
Mount Olivet Elementary School is part of Henry County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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