Enrollment
329
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 272124002581
Olson Middle — Minneapolis, MN
Federal NCES profile for Olson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olson Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Olson Middle reports 329 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 84% above the Minnesota average and 52% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 329 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Minneapolis Public School District spends $26,112 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.2% from local sources (property taxes), 50.3% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Olson Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 84% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 57% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 84% 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
15:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,112
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 329 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 329 Top 57% in Minnesota — larger than 43% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.7% +84% vs state
NCES ID 272124002581
Student demographics
African American 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 8.2%
White 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Largest group: African American at 40.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 329:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 110
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minneapolis Public School District, which includes Olson Middle.
$26,112
Per student
+24%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 50.3%
Federal 18.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Olson Middle
How many students attend Olson Middle?
Olson Middle has 329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Olson Middle is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olson Middle?
78.7% 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 African American at 40.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olson Middle?
Olson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.