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Olson Elementary School vs. Ridgeview Elementary School

Should you attend Olson Elementary School or Ridgeview Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Olson Elementary School
4501 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ridgeview Elementary School
9400 Nesbitt Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Olson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Ridgeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Olson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
488 students
401 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Olson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgeview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Olson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgeview Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Olson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgeview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Olson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bloomington Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bloomington Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#471 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
#80 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Olson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgeview Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in MN)
74%
(Top 10% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Olson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Olson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Olson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Olson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridgeview Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
76
60
Grade 1 Students
97
50
Grade 2 Students
85
75
Grade 3 Students
90
70
Grade 4 Students
69
74
Grade 5 Students
71
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Olson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Olson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Olson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Olson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Olson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Olson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Olson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Olson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgeview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Olson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgeview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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