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David And Lynda Olson El

1751 E EXCHANGE PKWY, ALLEN, TX 75002

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 575 of 5501 in Texas

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David And Lynda Olson El

1751 E EXCHANGE PKWY, ALLEN, TX 75002

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 575 of 5501 in Texas

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About David And Lynda Olson El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 68% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
724
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 45.72%
Asian 17.82%
Hispanic 14.5%
Black 11.19%
Two+ Races 9.94%
Native Am. 0.69%
White
45.72%
Asian
17.82%
Hispanic
14.5%
Black
11.19%
Two+ Races
9.94%
Native Am.
0.69%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 724
48.62%
352 Female
51.38%
372 Male

Student Population

724 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

724 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

David And Lynda Olson El Contact Information

Address

1751 E EXCHANGE PKWY, ALLEN, TX 75002

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Phone

(972) 562-1800

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TOP 575 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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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
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  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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: 7:45 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Olson Elementary had its biggest 2025-26 news come from the district level: Allen ISD completed a major renovation of the campus funded through the 2024 bond program, with Olson's renovation leading the early bond project announcements. New principal Dr. Shannon Ivey arrived with 21 years of education experience, and Allen ISD formally announced her appointment through the district news page. The school continues to hold ranks #931 in Texas heading into the current school year.

FAQ

Q1. Who were David and Lynda Olson?

Ans. David and Lynda Olson Elementary honors two individuals whose generosity and community involvement significantly benefited Allen ISD. The school, born from Allen ISD's expansion in the early 2000s, carries their name as a nod to the community's backing that made the campus a reality.

Q2. Who is the current principal at Olson Elementary?

Ans. Dr. Shannon Ivey serves as the principal of David and Lynda Olson Elementary. Allen ISD formally announced her appointment after she served as a district-level coordinator. She brings 21 years of education experience to the campus, and families can reach the school at (972) 562-1800 for any questions.

Q3. What programs does Olson Elementary offer?

Ans. Olson Elementary runs a Gifted and Talented program through Allen ISD and participates in district-wide UIL academic competitions.

Q4. What after-school programs are available at Olson Elementary?

Ans. Olson Elementary has Allen ISD's Kids Club after-school care available on campus. The school's PTA is active and organizes community events throughout the year. Call (972) 562-1800 to confirm current Kids Club availability and enrollment procedures for the semester.

Q5. What middle school do Olson Elementary students typically attend?

Ans. David and Lynda Olson Elementary students usually move on to Walter and Lois Curtis Middle School, and then to Allen High School. Curtis Middle is a consistently high-performing school within Collin County, and the solid academic foundation that Olson students build serves them well as they progress through secondary education.

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
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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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