Enrollment
481
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oliver Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oliver Elementary School
Oliver Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Seale, Alabama, enrolling 481 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 481 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #300.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Russell County also operates Russell County High School (1,078 students) and Russell County Middle School (810 students) alongside Oliver Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oliver Elementary School compares
Oliver Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,388
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell County, which includes Oliver Elementary School.
$11,388
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 56.0%
Federal 23.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Seale on the city page.
Is Oliver Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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