Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt Olive Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt Olive Elementary serves the southern part of Knoxville, TN, covering an area of approximately 13.8 square miles. Most families are typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Olive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Olive Elementary School's student population of 215 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt Olive Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Olive Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Olive Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Olive Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mt Olive Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Olive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonny Kate Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mt Olive Elementary School?
215 students attend Mt Olive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mt Olive Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mt Olive Elementary School offer ?
Mt Olive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Olive Elementary School part of?
Mt Olive Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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