Olson Elementary

Olson Elementary serves 488 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Bloomington, Minnesota, delivering solid academic performance within the Bloomington Public School District. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 and 32 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains manageable class sizes that support individualized attention. Academically, Olson Elementary demonstrates strong results, earning a 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 87th percentile statewide at #273 out of 2027 Minnesota elementary schools.

Students achieve 56% proficiency rates in both English Language Arts/Reading and Mathematics across grade levels, reflecting consistent performance in core academic areas. The school draws from an established, well-educated community where 56% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood in ZIP code 55437 features a median household income of $93,890 and median home values of $348,600, with a notably low poverty rate of 4.3%.

This stable economic foundation supports family engagement in education and provides resources that complement the school's academic mission. Located on West 102nd Street, Olson Elementary operates within Bloomington's small city environment, offering families the benefits of suburban living with access to the broader Twin Cities metropolitan area's educational and cultural opportunities.