Oliver Elementary School in Birmingham, AL, closed in 2015 and last served grades PK through 5.
Enrollment and staffing data totaled around 240 students with a student–teacher ratio near 15:1 before closure; no data reported after 2015.
Math and reading proficiency rates were inconsistently reported and included data anomalies; available figures showed fluctuating percentages with some years lower than the Alabama state averages.
Science proficiency was reported at 11% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%.
Free and reduced–price lunch eligibility was high before closure, with around 88% of students eligible in 2008, reflecting significant socioeconomic challenges.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (07-08)
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%
Black
(07-08)100%
36%
White
(07-08)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
88%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Oliver Elementary School?
234 students attend Oliver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Oliver Elementary School students are Black.
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 Birmingham City School District.
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