Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, David And Lynda Olson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for David and Lynda Olson Elementary serves the northeast part of Allen, TX, covering approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David And Lynda Olson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
David And Lynda Olson Elementary School's student population of 678 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
678 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
David And Lynda Olson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David And Lynda Olson Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David And Lynda Olson Elementary School's ranking?
David And Lynda Olson Elementary School is ranked #892 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are David And Lynda Olson Elementary School often compared to?
David And Lynda Olson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fowler Middle School, Rice Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend David And Lynda Olson Elementary School?
678 students attend David And Lynda Olson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of David And Lynda Olson Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David And Lynda Olson Elementary School?
David And Lynda Olson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does David And Lynda Olson Elementary School offer ?
David And Lynda Olson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is David And Lynda Olson Elementary School part of?
David And Lynda Olson Elementary School is part of Allen Independent School District.
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