At a glance
Reported students
452
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
641
Oliver Elementary School: 452 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 500
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Oliver Elementary School
Oliver Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Riverdale. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Clayton County. NCES reports 452 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (76.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). English learners represent 16% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Oliver Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black76.1%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clayton County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arnold Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
454 reported students
West Clayton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Fountain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
Edmonds Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
426 reported students
Lake City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
479 reported students
Anderson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
420 reported students
Public schools near Oliver Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois Integrity Academy Elementary · Charter · State Specialty Schools I- Dubois Integrity Academy | KG–08 | 1,341 | 1.7 mi |
| Church Street Elementary School Elementary · Clayton County | PK–05 | 706 | 1.9 mi |
| West Clayton Elementary School Elementary · Clayton County | PK–05 | 464 | 1.9 mi |
| Northcutt Elementary School Elementary · Clayton County | PK–05 | 618 | 2 mi |
| Nolan Elementary School Elementary · Fulton County | PK–05 | 779 | 2 mi |
| Bethune Elementary School Elementary · Fulton County | PK–05 | 608 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Oliver Elementary School
What grades does Oliver Elementary School serve?
Oliver Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clayton County.
How many students attend Oliver Elementary School?
Oliver Elementary School reported 452 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 500 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Oliver Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 452 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Oliver Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Oliver Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clayton County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Oliver Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Oliver Elementary School in?
Oliver Elementary School is part of Clayton County, based in Jonesboro, GA, which operates 67 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Oliver Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dubois Integrity Academy (1.7 mi), Church Street Elementary School (1.9 mi), West Clayton Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.