School Overview
Oliver Elementary School, located in the East Lake community of Birmingham, Alabama, serves students from Kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Birmingham City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth, placing a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. As a neighborhood anchor, Oliver Elementary works to provide a structured educational experience that prepares its young learners for the transition to middle school while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is deeply integrated into the Birmingham community and focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to support student success. Beyond core academic instruction, Oliver Elementary emphasizes a positive school culture, encouraging student engagement through various classroom initiatives and school-wide programs. By focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students, Oliver Elementary strives to ensure that every child is equipped with the tools necessary for future academic achievement.
389
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oliver K5 School
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic7
Black379
Two or More2
  • Black
    379 (97.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5 %)
  • White
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Birmingham City
Phone: (205)231-8620
Website: http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/oliver
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 292
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 42
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oliver K5 School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten42
Kindergarten48
Grade 174
Grade 256
Grade 348
Grade 453
Grade 568
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oliver K5 School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16843.2%
Male22156.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)