Enrollment
762
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomington, MN
Olson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Olson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270579000228
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olson Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Olson Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olson Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270579000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olson Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olson Middle
Olson Middle is a large middle school in Bloomington, Minnesota, enrolling 762 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 90% of state schools at 762 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students) and Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students) alongside Olson Middle.
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 Olson Middle compares
Olson Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$16,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 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 62.3%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 5.2%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Olson Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Public School District, which includes Olson Middle.
$16,325
Per student
+7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 56.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 Olson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle 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 (~762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Olson Middle
How many students attend Olson Middle?
Olson Middle has 762 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomington, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Olson Middle is 20.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olson Middle?
23.9% of students at Olson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Olson Middle is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olson Middle?
Olson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Olson Middle rank among middle schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Olson Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Bloomington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bloomington on the city page.
Is Olson Middle a good school?
Olson Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. 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 Bloomington Public School District?
Besides Olson Middle, Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students), Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students), and Oak Grove Middle (711 students). See the Bloomington Public School District district page for the complete list.
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