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#1360 of 2,268 schools in GA
Oliver Elementary School
Elementary School · Clayton County · Riverdale, GA
A Clayton County elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1725 Cheryl Leigh Dr, Riverdale, GA 30296
- Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oliver Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oliver Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,322
Median home value
$184,700
Median rent
$1,527/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30296; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clayton County
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #7 of 66
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oliver Elementary School is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oliver Elementary School
Oliver Elementary School is a public elementary school in Riverdale, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 495 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,360 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oliver Elementary School
What grades does Oliver Elementary School serve?
Oliver Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oliver Elementary School?
Oliver Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oliver Elementary School rank in GA?
Oliver Elementary School ranks #1,360 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Oliver Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oliver Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oliver Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oliver Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oliver Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oliver Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oliver Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oliver Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oliver Elementary School?
95.8% of students at Oliver Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (770) 994-4010
- Area population (ZIP 30296)
- 27,774
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30296; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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