Mt Olive Primary School serves 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Olive Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mt Olive Primary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt Olive Primary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
51%
31%
White
30%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mt Olive Primary School?
424 students attend Mt Olive Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mt Olive Primary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Olive Primary School?
Mt Olive Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Olive Primary School offer ?
Mt Olive Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Olive Primary School part of?
Mt Olive Primary School is part of Russell County School District.
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