Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School Of Engineering-arts At Olson ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of Engineering-arts At Olson is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
12%
12%
White
63%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Engineering-arts At Olson's ranking?
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson is ranked #176 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend School Of Engineering-arts At Olson?
429 students attend School Of Engineering-arts At Olson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of School Of Engineering-arts At Olson students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Engineering-arts At Olson?
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does School Of Engineering-arts At Olson offer ?
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is School Of Engineering-arts At Olson part of?
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
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