OLSON ELEMENTARY

493 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Olson Elementary School is a public school located in Bloomington, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Bloomington Public Schools district, the school is recognized for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development. The curriculum focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while providing students with opportunities to engage in arts, physical education, and technology.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and dedication to supporting the diverse needs of its student body. Olson Elementary emphasizes a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and staff to ensure that every child feels valued and prepared for their future educational journey. With a focus on both excellence and equity, the school strives to provide a supportive space where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

493

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OLSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	67
Black	103
Asian	36
Two or More	47
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
236 (47.9 %)
Black
103 (20.9 %)
Hispanic
67 (13.6 %)
Two or More
47 (9.5 %)
Asian
36 (7.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)806-8800
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 80