Oliver Elementary School

1725 Cheryl Leigh Dr
Riverdale, GA 30296
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oliver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Oliver Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Oliver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1621 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oliver Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oliver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oliver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oliver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oliver Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oliver Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
76%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oliver Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oliver Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oliver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oliver Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Oliver Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oliver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oliver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oliver Elementary School's ranking?
Oliver Elementary School is ranked #1621 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Oliver Elementary School often compared to?
Oliver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pointe South Elementary School, Lake Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Oliver Elementary School?
495 students attend Oliver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Oliver Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Elementary School?
Oliver Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oliver Elementary School offer ?
Oliver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oliver Elementary School part of?
Oliver Elementary School is part of Clayton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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