- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olivia, MN
Bold Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bold Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270566005222
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bold Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Olivia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 173
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Bold Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Olivia, MN.
School address
District: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian · Minnesota
NCES ID 270566005222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Bold Middle School grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 270566005222 · Olivia, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 43.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bold-Bird Island Elementary (260 students)
Bold Middle School grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bold Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bold-Bird Isla
Bold-Bird Island Elementary
260 students
- Bold Senior Hi
Bold Senior High School
203 students
- This school
Bold Middle School
173 students
What this shows Bold Middle School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bold Middle School compares
Bold Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Bold Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold-Bird Island Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bold Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bold Middle School'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
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.
Frequently asked questions about Bold Middle School
How many students attend Bold Middle School?
Bold Middle School has 173 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olivia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), up 12.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bold Middle School?
43.8% of students at Bold Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bold Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bold Middle School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Olivia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bold Middle School?
Bold Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bold Middle School rank among public schools in Olivia?
By Resource Investment Index, Bold Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian also operates Bold-Bird Island Elementary (260 students) and Bold Senior High School (203 students). See the Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian district page for the complete list.