Serving 511 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 41%). 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 13:1 is lower 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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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
Diversity
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David And Lynda Olson Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
David And Lynda Olson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David And Lynda Olson Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#828 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
5%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
44%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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David And Lynda Olson Elementary School is ranked #828 out of 8,188 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 C M Rice Middle School, Fowler 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 41% 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?
511 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, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% 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 13:1, which is lower 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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