DAVID AND LYNDA OLSON EL

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

David and Lynda Olson Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in Allen, Texas, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Allen Independent School District, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community atmosphere. It is named in honor of David and Lynda Olson, local figures whose contributions to the community led to the naming of the campus in their legacy.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with enrichment programs that encourage student growth. Olson Elementary is known for maintaining high standards of excellence and fostering a collaborative environment between parents, teachers, and students. With its modern facilities and commitment to inclusive learning, the school remains a prominent fixture in the Allen community, consistently focusing on preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

511

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAVID AND LYNDA OLSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	76
Black	58
Asian	88
Two or More	58
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
225 (44.0 %)
Asian
88 (17.2 %)
Hispanic
76 (14.9 %)
Black
58 (11.4 %)
Two or More
58 (11.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALLEN ISD
Phone:	(972)562-1800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 69

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DAVID AND LYNDA OLSON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	82
Grade 6	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DAVID AND LYNDA OLSON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	49.9%
Male	256	50.1%

Elementary School K - 5th