Hillcrest Elementary vs Olson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
Olson Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota | Olson Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 923 | #555 of 923 |
| National rank | #14036 of 50,301 | #15813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 373 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 63.5).
- •Olson Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 40.5%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.9).
- •Olson Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 373.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Elementary better than Olson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (66.1 vs 63.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hillcrest Elementary and Olson Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 373. Olson Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Olson Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hillcrest Elementary is 513th of 923 and Olson Elementary is 555th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).