Enrollment
432
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School of Engineering-Arts at Olson compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at School of Engineering-Arts at Olson
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson is a mid-sized elementary school in Golden Valley, Minnesota, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 432 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 471 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students) and Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students) alongside School of Engineering-Arts at Olson.
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 School of Engineering-Arts at Olson compares
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robbinsdale Public School District, which includes School of Engineering-Arts at Olson.
$16,508
Per student
+8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 55.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~432 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is School of Engineering-Arts at Olson a good school?
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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