Oliver Elementary School
Tel:
(706)321-2241
- Oliver Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Oliver Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Oliver Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% 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 Comparison
- Oliver Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank | #515 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 44% | 33% |
| White | 46% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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)
Show me:
- School 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 Grades: 6-8 | 760 students
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 Grades: 9-12 | 956 students
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 Grades: 3-5 | 365 students
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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