At a glance
Reported students
462
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
385
Olson Elementary: 462 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 393
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Olson Elementary
Olson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Verona. It is one of 54 current school records connected to Madison Metropolitan School District. NCES reports 462 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.4%) and Asian (17.3%). English learners represent 17.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Olson Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.4%
- Hispanic11%
- Black8.9%
- Asian17.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Madison Metropolitan School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
462 reported students
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
455 reported students
Stephens Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
Huegel Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
417 reported students
Elvehjem Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
415 reported students
Sandburg Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
410 reported students
Public schools near Olson Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middleton Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 334 | 2 mi |
| Pope Farm Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 448 | 2.6 mi |
| Country View Elementary Elementary · Verona Area School District | KG–05 | 382 | 2.7 mi |
| Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 455 | 2.8 mi |
| Sugar Creek Elementary Elementary · Verona Area School District | KG–05 | 645 | 3.1 mi |
| Muir Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 377 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Olson Elementary
What grades does Olson Elementary serve?
Olson Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Madison Metropolitan School District.
How many students attend Olson Elementary?
Olson Elementary reported 462 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 393 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Olson Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 462 students and 42.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Olson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Olson Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Madison Metropolitan School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Olson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Olson Elementary in?
Olson Elementary is part of Madison Metropolitan School District, based in Madison, WI, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Olson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Middleton Elementary (2 mi), Pope Farm Elementary (2.6 mi), Country View Elementary (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.