Mt Olive Primary School serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- 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 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt Olive Primary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
43%
32%
White
34%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
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?
392 students attend Mt Olive Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mt Olive Primary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 19:1, 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
What school district is Mt Olive Primary School part of?
Mt Olive Primary School is part of Russell County School District.
School Reviews
5 6/9/2020
Mount Olive Primary is an excellent school. The climate and culture when you enter the building is very welcoming. I have volunteered there multiple times, and I have never had a negative experience. Mr. Saulsberry is a great leader, and he cares about his students and school family. The faculty is friendly and the teachers that my son had the past two years were helpful and approachable.
1 3/30/2020
Speaking with the News and State regarding misappropriated funding for Title 1. School is now seeking funding for a new preschool class when they admit to a shortage of qualified teachers. Classes to have substitute teachers for remainder of year.
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