Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School Of Engineering-arts At Olson ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of Engineering-arts At Olson is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Engineering-arts At Olson's ranking?
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson is ranked #124 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are School Of Engineering-arts At Olson often compared to?
School Of Engineering-arts At Olsonis often viewed alongside schools like Sonnesyn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend School Of Engineering-arts At Olson?
438 students attend School Of Engineering-arts At Olson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of School Of Engineering-arts At Olson students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School Of Engineering-arts At Olson?
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does School Of Engineering-arts At Olson offer ?
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of Engineering-arts At Olson part of?
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
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