- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Golden Valley, MN
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson
Federal NCES profile for School of Engineering-Arts at Olson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273178004548
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Golden Valley · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Engineering-Arts at Olson ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Golden Valley, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178004548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 273178004548 · Golden Valley, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 18:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students)
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robbinsdale Ar
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
1,840 students
- Robbinsdale Co
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
1,396 students
- Plymouth Middl
Plymouth Middle
749 students
- Robbinsdale Sp 733
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733 students
- Robbinsdale Mi 567
Robbinsdale Middle
567 students
- This school 432
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson
432 students
What this shows School of Engineering-Arts at Olson reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of Engineering-Arts at Olson compares
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, School of Engineering-Arts at Olson is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robbinsdale Public School District reports $17,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School of Engineering-Arts at Olson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Engineering-Arts at Olson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about School of Engineering-Arts at Olson
How many students attend School of Engineering-Arts at Olson?
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Golden Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Engineering-Arts at Olson?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Engineering-Arts at Olson is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School of Engineering-Arts at Olson?
28.4% of students at School of Engineering-Arts at Olson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of Engineering-Arts at Olson?
The largest demographic group at School of Engineering-Arts at Olson is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Golden Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Engineering-Arts at Olson?
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School of Engineering-Arts at Olson rank among elementary schools in Golden Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Engineering-Arts at Olson ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Golden Valley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Golden Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides School of Engineering-Arts at Olson, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students), and Plymouth Middle (749 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.