BOLD-BIRD ISLAND ELEMENTARY

BIRD ISLAND-OLIVIA-LAKE LILLIAN
701 S. 9TH ST
OLIVIA, MN 56277
230 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Bold-Bird Island Elementary is a public school located in Bird Island, Minnesota, serving as part of the BOLD (Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian) School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the early grades, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing children for success in their middle and high school years. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering a sense of local identity.

The school is part of the broader BOLD district, which is known for its commitment to small-town values and individualized student attention. By leveraging its connection to the larger district, the elementary school is able to provide resources and extracurricular opportunities that might not be available in smaller, isolated schools. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or current academic calendars can find detailed information, including staff directories and district announcements, on the official school website at http://www.bold.k12.mn.us.
230
Total Students
17.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    195 (84.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (13.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: BIRD ISLAND-OLIVIA-LAKE LILLIAN
Phone: (320)523-1031
Website: http://www.bold.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 44
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 52
Gender Ratio