Mount Olive Elementary School ranked #204 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #189 in 2022 but remaining in the top 20% statewide overall and for math and reading proficiency.
Math proficiency was 45–49%, higher than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 60–64%, also higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency ranged from 40–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was steady near 307 students in grades PK–5, with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023 and a 35% rate of free lunch eligibility, marking a socioeconomic increase since previous years.
Minority enrollment accounted for 15% of students, including 15 Hispanic and 20 Black students, with a total enrollment decline from over 400 students a decade ago to just over 300 currently.
As a Title I Jefferson County public school, Mount Olive Elementary served a suburban community in Alabama without offering virtual instruction and maintained a consistent focus on core academic subjects.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Olive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mount Olive Elementary School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Olive Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Olive Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#204 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
6%
31%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Olive Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Olive Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mount Olive Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Olive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bagley Elementary School, Warrior Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mount Olive Elementary School?
286 students attend Mount Olive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mount Olive Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Olive Elementary School?
Mount Olive Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Olive Elementary School offer ?
Mount Olive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Olive Elementary School part of?
Mount Olive Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Very pleased with faculty qualifications, gifted education offered, music, art, chorus. Recently renovated playground. Extra-curricular activities limited as compared to larger area schools. Building older, but very well maintained. Clean and cheerful inside and outside. Good parental involvement, no thugs at this school.
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