- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olivia, MN
Bold Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bold Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270566000147
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bold Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Olivia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bold Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bold Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Olivia, MN.
School address
District: Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian · Minnesota
NCES ID 270566000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bold Senior High School held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 270566000147 · Olivia, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 10.7:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bold-Bird Island Elementary (260 students)
Bold Senior High School held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bold Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bold-Bird Isla
Bold-Bird Island Elementary
260 students
- This school
Bold Senior High School
203 students
- Bold Middle Sc
Bold Middle School
173 students
What this shows Bold Senior High School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bold Senior High School compares
Bold Senior High School 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 21% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Bold Senior High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold-Bird Island Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bold Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bold Senior High School'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 high 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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bold Senior High School
How many students attend Bold Senior High School?
Bold Senior High School has 203 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olivia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bold Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bold Senior High School is 10.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% 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 Senior High School?
26.8% of students at Bold Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bold Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bold Senior High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Olivia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bold Senior High School?
Bold Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Olivia?
By Resource Investment Index, Bold Senior High 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 Senior High School, Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian also operates Bold-Bird Island Elementary (260 students) and Bold Middle School (173 students). See the Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian district page for the complete list.