Olson Elementary vs Pinewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olson Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
Pinewood Elementary
Mounds View · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
523 students
| Measure | Olson Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota | Pinewood Elementary Mounds View, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 923 | #658 of 923 |
| National rank | #15813 of 50,301 | #20788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 524 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 50% |
| city | Bloomington | Mounds View |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 56.3).
- •Olson Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Olson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Olson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 52.2%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.9).
- •Olson Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 523.
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 Olson Elementary better than Pinewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Elementary ranks higher (63.5 vs 56.3 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 Olson Elementary and Pinewood Elementary?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Mounds View in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olson Elementary: 524. Pinewood Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olson Elementary and Pinewood Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Olson Elementary is 555th of 923 and Pinewood Elementary is 658th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).