Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bold-bird Island Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BOLD-BIRD ISLAND ELEMENTARY's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Olivia, MN, covering approximately 240.9 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 15-20 minutes and an average distance of 9.5 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 14.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bold-bird Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bold-bird Island Elementary School's student population of 260 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bold-bird Island Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bold-bird Island Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bold-bird Island Elementary School's ranking?
Bold-bird Island Elementary School is ranked #436 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bold-bird Island Elementary School?
260 students attend Bold-bird Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bold-bird Island Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bold-bird Island Elementary School?
Bold-bird Island Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bold-bird Island Elementary School offer ?
Bold-bird Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bold-bird Island Elementary School part of?
Bold-bird Island Elementary School is part of Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District.
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