- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Olson Middle held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 270579000228 · Bloomington, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 20.6:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students)
Olson Middle held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Olson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Seni
Jefferson Senior High
1,684 students
- Kennedy Senior
Kennedy Senior High
1,578 students
- This school
Olson Middle
762 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
711 students
- Valley View Mi 647
Valley View Middle
647 students
- Olson Elementa 524
Olson Elementary
524 students
What this shows Olson Middle reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olson Middle compares
Olson Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Bloomington Public School District reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,578
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 779 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.