Poplar Bridge Elementary School vs. Olson Elementary School
Should I attend Poplar Bridge Elementary School or Olson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Olson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Poplar Bridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 445 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
441 students
445 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#431 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
87
Grade 1 Students
63
83
Grade 2 Students
77
63
Grade 3 Students
72
68
Grade 4 Students
76
73
Grade 5 Students
73
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
10%
% Black
10%
22%
% White
61%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
