Oliver Elementary School
Oliver Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Oliver Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Oliver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Oliver Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Rankings
Oliver Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Oliver Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #456 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 43% | 33% |
| White | 46% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Russell County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Oliver Elementary School is Alternative Learning Center (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Seale Alternative Learning Center Alternative School Grades: 5-12
1.1 miles
91 Poorhouse Rd
Seale, AL 36875
(706) 321-2261 1.1 5-12 n/a - Phenix City Russell County Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 760 students10
2.2 miles
4716 Old Seale Highway
Phenix City, AL 36868
(706) 321-2261 2.2 6-8 760 - Phenix City Russell County High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 956 students10
2.3 miles
4699 Old Seale Highway
Phenix City, AL 36868
(706) 321-2246 2.3 9-12 956 - Phenix City Mount Olive Intermediate School Math: 44% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 365 students10
8.9 miles
456 State Highway 165
Phenix City, AL 36868
(706) 321-2235 8.9 3-5 365 - Phenix City Mt Olive Primary School Grades: K-2 | 345 students
8.9 miles
454 State Highway 165
Phenix City, AL 36868
(706) 321-2238 8.9 K-2 345
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