- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olivia, MN
Bold-Bird Island Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bold-Bird Island Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270566000144
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bold-Bird Island Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Olivia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bold-Bird Island Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bold-Bird Island Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olivia, MN.
School address
District: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian · Minnesota
NCES ID 270566000144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Bold-Bird Island Elementary held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 270566000144 · Olivia, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 15.3:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bold Senior High School (203 students)
Bold-Bird Island Elementary held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bold-Bird Island Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bold-Bird Island Elementary
260 students
- Bold Senior Hi
Bold Senior High School
203 students
- Bold Middle Sc
Bold Middle School
173 students
What this shows Bold-Bird Island Elementary reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bold-Bird Island Elementary compares
Bold-Bird Island Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Bold-Bird Island Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian reports $13,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bold-Bird Island Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bold Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bold-Bird Island Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bold-Bird Island Elementary
How many students attend Bold-Bird Island Elementary?
Bold-Bird Island Elementary has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olivia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bold-Bird Island Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bold-Bird Island Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bold-Bird Island Elementary?
47.8% of students at Bold-Bird Island Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bold-Bird Island Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bold-Bird Island Elementary is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Olivia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bold-Bird Island Elementary?
Bold-Bird Island Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bold-Bird Island Elementary rank among public schools in Olivia?
By Resource Investment Index, Bold-Bird Island Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olivia, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian?
Besides Bold-Bird Island Elementary, Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian also operates Bold Senior High School (203 students) and Bold Middle School (173 students). See the Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian district page for the complete list.