Mt Olive Elementary

2507 Maryville Pike S W
Knoxville, TN 37920

215 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mt. Olive Elementary School is a public school located in the South Knoxville area, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Knox County School District, it functions as a foundational pillar for its local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school’s environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse academic and emotional needs of young learners during their formative years.

Situated on Maryville Pike, the school acts as a neighborhood hub for families in the 37920 zip code. Beyond its standard classroom instruction, Mt. Olive Elementary is committed to building strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the surrounding community to enhance the overall educational experience. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

215

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Olive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	16
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
169 (78.6%)
Hispanic
16 (7.4%)
Two or More
16 (7.4%)
Black
13 (6.0%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)579-2170
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mt Olive Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mt Olive Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	97	45.1%
Male	118	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)