SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING-ARTS AT OLSON

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING-ARTS AT OLSON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GOLDEN VALLEY, MN with about 445 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 24 teachers, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING-ARTS AT OLSON has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

The School of Engineering and Arts (SEA) at Olson, located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, is a specialized magnet school within the Robbinsdale Area Schools district. The school distinguishes itself through a project-based learning curriculum that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with the fine and performing arts. By blending these disciplines, the school aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, encouraging students to approach academic challenges through both analytical and artistic lenses.

As a dedicated magnet program, SEA at Olson emphasizes hands-on inquiry and collaborative discovery, providing students with unique learning environments such as specialized engineering labs and art studios. The school is committed to preparing students for a rapidly evolving world by balancing rigorous academic standards with creative expression. Serving the broader Robbinsdale community, it operates as a hub for innovation where students are encouraged to be "designers" and "creators" of their own educational experience.

For more information, contact SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING-ARTS AT OLSON at (763) 504-7200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.