- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ft Mitchell, AL
Mt Olive Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Olive Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010288002192
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Olive Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 424
- students enrolled
Mt Olive Primary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Russell County · Alabama
NCES ID 010288002192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Mt Olive Primary School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+15.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 010288002192 · Ft Mitchell, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 20.2:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell County High School (1,078 students)
Mt Olive Primary School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+15.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Mt Olive Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell County
Russell County High School
1,078 students
- Russell County
Russell County Middle School
810 students
- Oliver Element
Oliver Elementary School
481 students
- Ladonia Elemen
Ladonia Elementary School
461 students
- This school 424
Mt Olive Primary School
424 students
- Mount Olive In 345
Mount Olive Intermediate School
345 students
What this shows Mt Olive Primary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Olive Primary School compares
Mt Olive Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
White 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Mt Olive Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Russell County reports $12,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Olive Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russell County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladonia Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Olive Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Olive Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Olive Primary School
How many students attend Mt Olive Primary School?
Mt Olive Primary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ft Mitchell, AL. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Olive Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Olive Primary School is 20.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Olive Primary School?
51.0% of students at Mt Olive Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Olive Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Olive Primary School is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Ft Mitchell, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Olive Primary School?
Mt Olive Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Russell County?
Besides Mt Olive Primary School, Russell County also operates Russell County High School (1,078 students), Russell County Middle School (810 students), and Oliver Elementary School (481 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.