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.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (07-08)
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
16 teachers
School Rankings
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
Birmingham City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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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