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Olson Elementary School

4501 W 102ND ST BLOOMINGTON MN 55437

About Olson Elementary School

Olson Elementary School in Bloomington, Minnesota, offers a comprehensive K-5 education with an outstanding emphasis on community values and child-driven learning. Small student-teacher ratios; technology, student support with English Language programs for children and families who are bilingual; Olson Elementary has defined watching student academic performance is above the performance of the school district. Academic proficiency rates reflect that around 1/4 of the students are proficient in reading, and over half of the students are proficient in math. Families feel welcome at school; they see that there are many programs available, and families appreciate how strong the school commitment is to creating a culture of respect, responsibility, and integrity. Families have access to gifted services, summer learning options, and enrichment activities for their children. Olson Elementary School provides students with so many tools to help them be successful. Families view Olson as one of the best elementary schools in Bloomington.

Olson Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4501 W 102ND ST BLOOMINGTON MN 55437

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Phone

(952) 806-8800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
488
Total Students
$79778
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 135 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Olson Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 47.9%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic 13.6%
Black 20.9%
Two+ Races 9.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
47.9%
Asian
7.3%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
20.9%
Two+ Races
9.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 488
47%
229 Female
53%
259 Male

Student Population

488 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Olson Elementary School recently celebrated its first week of September classes, sharing a welcoming district message on the school’s official Instagram account.

FAQ

Q: What activities or sports do students at Olson Elementary School have access to?

A: Students can participate in PE classes, play games on the playground, and participate in sports organized by the school.

Q: Does Olson Elementary School have an art program or creative workshops?

A: Yes, the school has arts and hands-on creative activities for all grade levels.

Q: How does Olson Elementary School provide student leadership?

A: The older students can participate in the student council or help with organizing a school event.

Q: Are there celebrations for holidays or seasons at Olson Elementary School?

A: Yes, the school has parties for seasons, holidays, and special event days.

Q: Does Olson Elementary School have programming in the library or reading challenges?

A: Yes, students can participate in reading challenges, check out books, and attend events in the library.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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