Mt Olive Elementary

Summary:

Mt Olive Elementary is a public elementary school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving 228 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Knox County school district.

Mt Olive Elementary consistently outperforms the Knox County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science across all grade levels, with particularly impressive results in 4th and 5th grades. The school's student population is significantly less diverse than nearby schools like Dogwood Elementary, Mooreland Heights Elementary, and Pond Gap Elementary, with a much higher percentage of White students. While female students and White students at Mt Olive perform exceptionally well, the school's performance for Special Education and Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) students is relatively weaker.

When compared to nearby schools, Mt Olive Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outpacing the academic achievements of its counterparts. Schools like Bearden Elementary and Sequoyah Elementary, which are also in the Knox County district, demonstrate similar levels of academic excellence, suggesting that the district may have effective strategies in place to support high-performing schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2507 Maryville Pike S W
       Knoxville, TN  37920


(865) 579-2170

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
372nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,685 Help


Students who attend Mt Olive Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Doyle Middle School
High:    South Doyle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mt Olive Elementary ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 22nd among 49 ranked elementary schools in the Knox County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Olive Elementary is 11.1, which is the 4th best among 49 elementary schools in the Knox County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Olive Elementary is $13,685, which is the 15th highest among 49 elementary schools in the Knox County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt Olive Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Olive Elementary 372nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Mt Olive Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 80th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mt Olive Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mt Olive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 56.98 360th 809 55.5%
2011 65.75 278th 818 66.0%
2012 63.12 316th 820 61.5%
2013 57.75 430th 846 49.2%
2014 42.43 541st 853 36.6%
2015 41.26 589th 855 31.1%
2018 51.01 441st 997 55.8%
2019 50.48 428th 985 56.5%
2021 56.54 349th 983 64.5%
2022 74.64 185th 1000 81.5%
2023 66.82 268th 1020 73.7%
2024 58.53 372nd 1018 63.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mt Olive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.04 281st 369 23.8%
2023 63.59 105th 528 80.1%
2024 66.94 110th 582 81.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Olive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.62 628th 877 28.4%
2019 45.95 431st 821 47.5%
2021 17.95 729th 823 11.4%
2024 55.41 316th 853 63.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt Olive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.05 625th 926 32.5%
2021 59.04 298th 945 68.5%
2022 86.10 104th 975 89.3%
2023 73.03 200th 989 79.8%
2024 71.98 215th 990 78.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt Olive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.12 253rd 916 72.4%
2021 45.06 467th 941 50.4%
2022 50.68 431st 980 56.0%
2023 53.36 415th 987 58.0%
2024 43.67 552nd 991 44.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mt Olive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.46 446th 841 47.0%
2019 40.79 464th 812 42.9%
2021 48.97 375th 844 55.6%
2022 65.53 212th 844 74.9%
2023 57.29 291st 852 65.8%
2024 42.75 470th 847 44.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Open Quote If your child is a special needs or disabled student then stay far away from this school. They have failed both of our children to the point that we will be removing them permanently. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 23, 2009

Open Quote Greetings!

I feel Mt. Olive school is very educational and my girl's love to attend. They are looking forward in 09-10 school year. We'll see you Aug. 17

Merissa & Mati Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mt Olive Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 366 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1989 397 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 398
1990 376 4 0 4 2 n/a n/a 2 388
1991 369 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1992 337 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 342 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1994 339 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1995 344 13 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1996 344 13 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1997 339 13 0 3 2 n/a n/a -35 322
1998 291 44 5 3 1 n/a n/a -1 343
1999 294 9 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 309
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 279 279
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 316 316
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 286 286
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 286 286
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 283 283
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 295 295
2006 255 13 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 299 14 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 282 12 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2009 278 12 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2010 277 13 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 304
2011 248 15 2 13 1 1 1 0 281
2012 254 17 2 14 0 1 3 0 291
2013 248 11 3 14 0 1 3 0 280
2014 226 11 4 11 0 1 4 0 257
2015 240 8 3 10 0 1 5 0 267
2016 242 3 2 8 0 1 8 0 264
2017 246 11 2 9 0 2 15 0 285
2018 219 11 2 12 0 3 20 0 267
2019 203 10 3 11 0 0 23 0 250
2020 188 4 2 10 1 0 15 0 220
2021 175 4 2 9 0 0 14 0 204
2022 166 9 1 9 0 0 15 0 200
2023 184 9 1 16 0 0 18 0 228
2024 180 14 1 16 0 0 16 0 227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt Olive Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 17.0 21.7 n/a
1989 398 17.0 23.4 n/a
1990 388 17.0 22.8 n/a
1991 374 21.0 17.8 n/a
1992 342 21.0 16.2 n/a
1993 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
1994 347 23.0 15.1 n/a
1995 364 23.0 15.8 n/a
1996 364 23.0 15.8 n/a
1997 322 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 343 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 309 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 279 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 316 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 286 n/a n/a n/a
2003 286 n/a n/a n/a
2004 283 n/a n/a n/a
2005 295 n/a n/a n/a
2006 277 20.0 13.9 n/a
2007 323 22.0 14.7 41.8
2008 303 20.0 15.2 43.2
2009 298 19.5 15.3 52.3
2010 304 18.8 16.0 53.6
2011 281 20.0 14.0 59.4
2012 291 19.6 14.8 55.7
2013 280 17.8 15.7 57.5
2014 257 17.0 15.1 54.9
2015 267 17.0 15.7 49.8
2016 264 20.0 13.2 54.5
2017 285 18.0 15.8 n/a
2018 267 21.0 12.7 n/a
2019 250 19.4 12.8 n/a
2020 220 18.0 12.2 n/a
2021 204 16.2 12.5 n/a
2022 200 16.0 12.5 n/a
2023 228 17.0 13.3 n/a
2024 227 20.3 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mt Olive Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 17.0 21.7 n/a
1989 398 17.0 23.4 n/a
1990 388 17.0 22.8 n/a
1991 374 21.0 17.8 n/a
1992 342 21.0 16.2 n/a
1993 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
1994 347 23.0 15.1 n/a
1995 364 23.0 15.8 n/a
1996 364 23.0 15.8 n/a
1997 322 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 343 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 309 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 279 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 316 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 286 n/a n/a n/a
2003 286 n/a n/a n/a
2004 283 n/a n/a n/a
2005 295 n/a n/a n/a
2006 277 20.0 13.9 n/a
2007 323 22.0 14.7 41.8
2008 303 20.0 15.2 43.2
2009 298 19.5 15.3 52.3
2010 304 18.8 16.0 53.6
2011 281 20.0 14.0 59.4
2012 291 19.6 14.8 55.7
2013 280 17.8 15.7 57.5
2014 257 17.0 15.1 54.9
2015 267 17.0 15.7 49.8
2016 264 20.0 13.2 54.5
2017 285 18.0 15.8 n/a
2018 267 21.0 12.7 n/a
2019 250 19.4 12.8 n/a
2020 220 18.0 12.2 n/a
2021 204 16.2 12.5 n/a
2022 200 16.0 12.5 n/a
2023 228 17.0 13.3 n/a
2024 227 20.3 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt Olive Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $365 (3.2%) $10,436 (90.7%) $11,500
2020 $485 (3.8%) $11,736 (91.0%) $12,901
2021 $668 (4.9%) $12,381 (90.6%) $13,660
2022 $728 (5.1%) $12,918 (89.8%) $14,378
2023 $736 (5.4%) $12,162 (88.9%) $13,685

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Olive Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 428th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 268th of 1020 Elementary schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mt Olive Elementary)27.834.1
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County)42.438.4
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mt Olive Elementary)27.834.1
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.243.5
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mt Olive Elementary)38.667.6
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)46.344.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Olive Elementary)37.864.7
 26.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)36.548.4
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mt Olive Elementary)5054.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)48.545.5
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Olive Elementary)44.248.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.142.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Mt Olive Elementary)39.350.9
 11.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mt Olive Elementary)37.148.2
 11.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Knox County)38.740.1
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students250228
 8.8%
African American109
 10%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1116
 45.5%
Pacific Islander00
White203184
 9.4%
Two or More Races2318
 21.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Olive Elementary

Mt Olive Elementary ranks 372nd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Mt Olive Elementary.

Students at Mt Olive Elementary are 79% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American.

Students who attend Mt Olive Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Doyle Middle School
High : South Doyle High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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