Olive Elementary School in Novato, California

Olive Elementary School Detail

(415) 897-2131
629 Plum St.
Novato, CA 94945
Levels: K-5
District: Novato Unified School District


Olive Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Student Teacher Ratio:18% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:34.96% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:51.98% (2009)
Black, non-Hispanic:2.23% (2009)
Hispanic:36.39% (2009)
Asian:3.22% (2009)
Pacific Islander:0.99% (2009)
Native American or Native Alaskan:1.24% (2009)
Unspecified:2.23% (2009)
Filipino:1.73% (2009)

Olive Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating5
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating5
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating5
Average Safety Rating4

Olive Elementary School Reviews

My daughter has been attending Olive since Kindergarten, and I couldn't say enough wonderful things about this school! The community of parents, teachers, and volunteers is outstanding. Everyone always comes together in this tight-knit school to make sure that every student does their best. Go Sharks!!
This review was posted by a parent.

Fantastic principal and teachers and a great community spirit
This review was posted by a parent.

The teachers are excellent!
This review was posted by a other.

we have very committed and involved faculty and parents, and kids who really want to learn. We're under-funded, and yet, we achieve great things, helping support our kids who are college bound!
This review was posted by a parent.

My child is so happy here. His current teacher challenges him and he is learning daily. Great developing parent community. It is a great school that is on the raise.
This review was posted by a parent.

Great teachers, staff and community!
This review was posted by a parent.

We have had great experiences with teachers and the kids and I have made lots of friends
This review was posted by a parent.

Olive is a great school with a great staff all the teachers are so wonderful. :)
This review was posted by a parent.

Great kids, great teachers and great parents add up to a school that is the beating heart of our community -- even the school neighbors pitch in by keeping our garden watered!
This review was posted by a parent.

I really love this school -- but the true test has been in how well my older daughter is prepared for middle school from an academic perspective. She (and many of her Olive buddies) are in accelerated math and other classes and doing really well. The teachers at Olive work as a team to make sure the kids are prepared and ready. And the Olive parents and PTA work really hard to make sure budget cuts don't get in the way of maintaining a great school.
This review was posted by a parent.

Olive is a fantastic school and probably one of the most sought after elementary schools in Novato. My son is extremely happy there and in 1st great he is reading and writing at the 3rd grade level due to the wonderful teachers and principal. The student, staff and family community at Olive is the best. The after-school enrichment programs and recent school enhancements are superior.
This review was posted by a parent.

I have been an Olive parent for five years. The teaching staff has been excellent, and the parent community wonderful. One of the best things about Olive is that the school is resopnsive to all children as individuals. No round pegs are being made to fit in square holes! My two children have very different learning styles, and both have flourished at Olive. Also, I am very impressed by the new principal. She has a ton of positive energy, a strong focus on academic excellence, and a great working relationship with the parents, staff and kids.
This review was posted by a parent.

The educational level of this school is adequate but the atmosphere is strained and uncondusive for stimulating growth in young minds. The rooms are small and crowded. The effects of budget constraints are obvious.
This review was posted by a parent.

Olive has a big heart. Culturally diverse, with an achedemic focus and very little turnover from our teachers.
This review was posted by a parent.

I love Olive School because the staff is so caring and very concerned about our kids futures.
This review was posted by a parent.

We have great teachers that make each child feel special.
This review was posted by a parent.

We have a great inclusive community and wonderful teachers and staff
This review was posted by a parent.

Olive Elementary is really developing a culture of universal achievement that every child can learn and go to college if they want. It also has a very supportive and cohesive parent community that supports the school's goals.
This review was posted by a parent.

Great teachers, PTA and parent commitment to making it a better place for the children. Great programs!
This review was posted by a parent.

Excellent teachers! Great families!
This review was posted by a parent.

Really nice school with lots of parent involvement. The first grade teachers are great and the kids seem to be enjoying their first year of real school. I really like how the teachers try and work in lots of creative learning.
This review was posted by a parent.

Not quite sure, very mixed demographics non english and non english speaking students. Does this difference impeade the english speaking students from learning?
This review was posted by a teacher.

Olive is not just a school it is an extention of your family. The parental involvement is incredible.The Olive School staff is amazing, they go above and beyond the call of duty to teach,counsel and care for our kids.
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