Enrollment
260
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bold-Bird Island Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bold-Bird Island Elementary
Bold-Bird Island Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Olivia, Minnesota, enrolling 260 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 260 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 260 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian also operates Bold Senior High School (203 students) and Bold Middle School (173 students) alongside Bold-Bird Island Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bold-Bird Island Elementary compares
Bold-Bird Island Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,086
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian, which includes Bold-Bird Island Elementary.
$13,086
Per student
-14%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 68.5%
Federal 12.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Olivia on the city page.
Is Bold-Bird Island Elementary a good school?
Bold-Bird Island Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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