Olson Elementary vs Westwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 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
Westwood Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Olson Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota | Westwood Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 923 | #669 of 923 |
| National rank | #15813 of 50,301 | #22049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 54.5).
- •Olson Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Olson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Olson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 50.7%).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.9).
- •Olson Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 339.
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 Westwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Elementary ranks higher (63.5 vs 54.5 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 Olson Elementary and Westwood Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olson Elementary: 524. Westwood Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olson Elementary and Westwood Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Olson Elementary is 555th of 923 and Westwood Elementary is 669th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).