Olson Elementary

olson.madison.k12.wi.us/

442 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Olson Elementary School, located at 801 Redan Dr in Verona, Wisconsin, is a public educational institution serving students in the Madison Metropolitan School District. As a key component of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive environment designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and a lifelong love of learning. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of student services, Olson Elementary aims to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and collaboration between staff, families, and students. With its proximity to the greater Madison area, the school benefits from the district's broader educational resources and initiatives. Olson Elementary is dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction while nurturing a welcoming culture that encourages students to reach their full potential. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic programs, or school-wide events, the Madison Metropolitan School District website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative documentation.

442

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	34
Black	64
Asian	75
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
215 (48.6 %)
Asian
75 (17.0 %)
Black
64 (14.5 %)
Two or More
52 (11.8 %)
Hispanic
34 (7.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)442-2600
Website:	http://olson.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 39

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 58