Oliver K5 School in Birmingham, AL, ranks #755 statewide in 2023, showing an improvement from #409 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% for overall testing performance among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14%, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 45–49% was approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood out at 60–64%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 484 students in 2022 to 389 in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained high at 84%, reflecting a predominantly low–income student population.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with 349 students currently enrolled, and the student–teacher ratio is approximately 17:1, consistent with past years.
Black (not Hispanic) students comprise the majority at 339 of 349 students, and the school is Title I eligible, emphasizing its service to a high–poverty community in this Birmingham public elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: GATE CITY ELEM SCH serves the eastern part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oliver K5 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oliver K5 School's student population of 343 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oliver K5 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver K5 School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#755 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
96%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver K5 School's ranking?
Oliver K5 School is ranked #755 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Oliver K5 School?
343 students attend Oliver K5 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Oliver K5 School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oliver K5 School?
Oliver K5 School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oliver K5 School offer ?
Oliver K5 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oliver K5 School part of?
Oliver K5 School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Oliver K5 School located?
Oliver K5 School is located in the Oak Ridge Park neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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