Mt Olive Primary School serves 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Olive Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mt Olive Primary School's student population of 454 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt Olive Primary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
49%
32%
White
29%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mt Olive Primary School?
454 students attend Mt Olive Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mt Olive Primary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Olive Primary School?
Mt Olive Primary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Olive Primary School offer ?
Mt Olive Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Olive Primary School part of?
Mt Olive Primary School is part of Russell County School District.
School Reviews
5 6/9/2020
Mount Olive Primary is an excellent school. The climate and culture when you enter the building is very welcoming. I have volunteered there multiple times, and I have never had a negative experience. Mr. Saulsberry is a great leader, and he cares about his students and school family. The faculty is friendly and the teachers that my son had the past two years were helpful and approachable.
1 3/30/2020
Speaking with the News and State regarding misappropriated funding for Title 1. School is now seeking funding for a new preschool class when they admit to a shortage of qualified teachers. Classes to have substitute teachers for remainder of year.
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