Oliver Elementary School
Tel:
(334)855-3225
- Oliver Elementary School serves 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% 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 401 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 401 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oliver Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oliver Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #536 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 45% | 33% |
| White | 47% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Russell County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oliver Elementary School is Alternative Learning Center (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alternative Learning Center (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alternative Learning Center (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phenix City Alternative Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
1.1 miles
91 Poorhouse Rd
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334)855-0513 1.1 5-12 n/a - Seale Russell Co Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 495 students
2.2 miles
4716 Old Seale Highway
Seale, AL 36875
(334)855-4453 2.2 7-8 495 - Seale Russell Co High School Grades: 9-12 | 975 students
2.3 miles
4699 Old Seale Highway
Seale, AL 36875
(334)855-4378 2.3 9-12 975 - Phenix City Mt Olive Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 477 students
8.9 miles
456 State Highway 165
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334)855-4517 8.9 3-6 477 - Phenix City Mt Olive Primary School Grades: K-2 | 350 students
8.9 miles
454 State Highway 165
Phenix City, AL 36868
(706)321-2238 8.9 K-2 350
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