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OLSON ELEMENTARY

4501 W 102ND ST, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55437BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
493
Students
Total enrolled
$19,875
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 493 students in grades KG–05 in BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota.
39% above average funding
District spends $19,875 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

OLSON ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota, serving grades KG–05 with 493 students. The district invests $19,875 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at OLSON ELEMENTARY

493
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
41%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution252 male · 241 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility41%
National avg 52% · 200 students
Student Composition
48%
14%
21%
10%
Asian7%
White48%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black21%
Multiracial10%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 270579000227

Academic Outcomes at OLSON ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 83th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55437

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,875Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,875
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,745
Student Support$3,776
Administration$2,385
Operations$2,981
Other$1,987
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,875 spent per student, an estimated $8,805 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
35%
State government
56.9%
Local (property tax)
34.6%
Federal programs
8.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,875/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARYPOPLAR BRIDGE ELEMENTARYOAK GROVE ELEMENTARYRIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY
+6 more
↓
Middle
OLSON MIDDLEOAK GROVE MIDDLEVALLEY VIEW MIDDLENew Code Academy Middle School
↓
High School
JEFFERSON SENIOR HIGHKENNEDY SENIOR HIGHBeacon ALPChoice Academy
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyHennepin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (952)806-8800
NCES ID: 270579000227
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BLOOMINGTON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
JEFFERSON SENIOR HIGH
1,637 students · 09–12
● 51 opp29% FRL
High
KENNEDY SENIOR HIGH
1,601 students · 09–12
● 43 opp65% FRL
Mid
OLSON MIDDLE
767 students · 06–08
● 51 opp28% FRL
Mid
OAK GROVE MIDDLE
703 students · 06–08
● 48 opp45% FRL
Mid
VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE
697 students · 06–08
● 43 opp77% FRL
Elem
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY
514 students · PK–05
● 43 opp82% FRL
Elem
POPLAR BRIDGE ELEMENTARY
475 students · KG–05
● 51 opp32% FRL
Elem
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY
460 students · PK–05
● 48 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4501 W 102ND ST, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55437
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.