MT OLIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mt Olive Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mount Olive CUSD 5 school district, located in Mount Olive, IL with about 342 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Mt Olive Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mt. Olive Elementary School, located at 804 W Main St in Mount Olive, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Mount Olive Community Unit School District #5, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By focusing on core curriculum areas and providing a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mt. Olive Elementary functions as a central pillar of the small-town community. The school emphasizes a close-knit environment where educators, parents, and students work collaboratively to achieve educational goals. By utilizing its location in the heart of Mount Olive, the school remains committed to providing a stable, localized learning experience that reflects the values and needs of the families within the district.

For more information, contact Mt Olive Elementary School at (217) 999-4241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.