Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Olson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olson Elementary School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Olson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olson Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1358 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
39%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olson Elementary School's ranking?
Olson Elementary School is ranked #1358 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Olson Elementary School often compared to?
Olson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Olson Elementary School?
402 students attend Olson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Olson Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olson Elementary School?
Olson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olson Elementary School offer ?
Olson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Olson Elementary School part of?
Olson Elementary School is part of Woodstock CUSD 200 School District.
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