- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seale, AL
Oliver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oliver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010288001135
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Seale · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oliver Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Seale, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Oliver Elementary School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010288001135 · Seale, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 20:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell County High School (1,078 students)
Oliver Elementary School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oliver Elementary 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
- This school
Oliver Elementary School
481 students
- Ladonia Elemen
Ladonia Elementary School
461 students
- Mt Olive Prima 424
Mt Olive Primary School
424 students
- Mount Olive In 345
Mount Olive Intermediate School
345 students
What this shows Oliver Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oliver Elementary School compares
Oliver Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
African American 36.6%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Oliver Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County reports $12,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oliver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russell County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladonia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Olive Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Olive Intermediate School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver Elementary 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
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oliver Elementary School
How many students attend Oliver Elementary School?
Oliver Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Elementary School is 20:1, which is 13% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oliver Elementary School?
65.2% of students at Oliver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oliver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oliver Elementary School is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Seale, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver Elementary School?
Oliver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
How does Oliver Elementary School rank among public schools in Seale?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Seale, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Russell County?
Besides Oliver Elementary School, Russell County also operates Russell County High School (1,078 students), Russell County Middle School (810 students), and Ladonia Elementary School (461 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.