Olsen Elementary

Summary:

Olsen Elementary is a public elementary school located in Port Aransas, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 227. The school is part of the Port Aransas Independent School District, which is ranked 43 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Olsen Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.76% of 3rd graders at Olsen Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (35.24%) compared to the state and nearby schools like Andrews Elementary and Clark Elementary, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

Olsen Elementary's racial makeup is significantly different from nearby schools, with a much higher percentage of White students (74.45%) and lower percentages of minority students. This demographic difference may contribute to the school's academic success, as research suggests that socioeconomic factors can play a role in student achievement. Additionally, Olsen Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.2) compared to the state and nearby schools, which may also contribute to the school's strong academic performance and consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 S Station St
       Port Aransas, TX  78373-5223


(361) 749-1212

District: Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
620th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,919 Help


Students who attend Olsen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brundrett Middle
High:    Port Aransas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.4%
Hispanic:
19.4%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Olsen Elementary ranks better than 86.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.4%), Hispanic (19.4%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olsen Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olsen Elementary is $14,919.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Olsen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Olsen Elementary 620th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Olsen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd) 43rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Olsen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Olsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.59 2147th 3465 38.0%
2005 76.85 613th 3475 82.4%
2006 78.88 482nd 3476 86.1%
2007 60.52 1641st 3724 55.9%
2008 75.93 702nd 3768 81.4%
2009 74.79 778th 3884 80.0%
2010 74.62 809th 3937 79.5%
2011 70.44 1149th 4095 71.9%
2012 81.25 594th 4206 85.9%
2013 76.83 810th 4221 80.8%
2014 84.02 503rd 4260 88.2%
2015 75.57 977th 4320 77.4%
2016 76.35 927th 4286 78.4%
2017 73.91 912th 4329 78.9%
2018 61.66 1409th 4359 67.7%
2019 79.51 722nd 4479 83.9%
2021 75.30 900th 4578 80.3%
2022 75.73 920th 4581 79.9%
2023 69.34 1193rd 4647 74.3%
2024 83.84 620th 4675 86.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Olsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.72 17th 3558 99.5%
2021 49.78 1440th 3799 62.1%
2022 47.06 1763rd 3952 55.4%
2023 77.27 460th 4086 88.7%
2024 46.35 2141st 4261 49.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Olsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.33 603rd 4264 85.9%
2019 71.63 721st 4309 83.3%
2021 78.74 476th 4451 89.3%
2022 62.41 1338th 4477 70.1%
2023 60.22 1500th 4521 66.8%
2024 76.94 585th 4560 87.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Olsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.28 929th 4306 78.4%
2019 65.63 1213th 4348 72.1%
2021 55.86 1696th 4499 62.3%
2022 51.76 2045th 4561 55.2%
2023 51.61 2043rd 4588 55.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Olsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.83 205th 4240 95.2%
2019 73.42 650th 4295 84.9%
2021 50.27 1812th 4331 58.2%
2022 25.28 3772nd 4461 15.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Olsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.02 1946th 4319 54.9%
2019 85.79 440th 4357 89.9%
2021 85.16 516th 4498 88.5%
2022 84.93 517th 4563 88.7%
2023 74.43 950th 4585 79.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Olsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.64 2234th 4168 46.4%
2019 91.78 158th 4188 96.2%
2021 60.09 1358th 4329 68.6%
2022 43.33 2552nd 4376 41.7%
2023 64.39 1241st 4401 71.8%
2024 73.79 768th 4431 82.7%
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Rank History for White students at Olsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.58 1369th 3127 56.2%
2019 67.24 883rd 3142 71.9%
2021 55.35 1285th 3082 58.3%
2022 64.82 977th 3082 68.3%
2023 53.14 1481st 3106 52.3%
2024 74.42 583rd 3078 81.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Olsen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 150 0 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1990 171 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 193 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1992 192 0 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1993 210 0 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1994 212 0 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1995 186 0 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 207
1996 186 0 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 207
1997 203 0 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 229
1998 210 1 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 240
1999 206 2 6 30 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2000 200 3 4 27 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2001 191 3 6 34 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2002 200 5 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 228
2003 200 5 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 228
2004 218 5 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2005 223 4 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2006 229 4 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2007 201 4 5 26 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2008 211 4 4 17 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2009 214 2 4 18 3 n/a n/a 0 241
2010 207 2 8 27 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2011 212 1 6 30 2 1 5 0 257
2012 200 0 6 28 2 1 4 0 241
2013 173 0 4 34 1 0 13 0 225
2014 169 0 5 33 7 0 7 0 221
2015 159 0 2 38 4 0 7 0 210
2016 169 2 5 49 3 0 10 0 238
2017 155 0 4 58 2 0 12 0 231
2018 138 1 2 26 1 0 8 0 176
2019 160 0 2 29 1 0 8 0 200
2020 144 1 2 43 1 0 9 0 200
2021 133 3 2 52 2 0 6 0 198
2022 148 0 2 44 2 0 8 0 204
2023 169 1 3 46 1 0 7 0 227
2024 168 2 6 45 1 0 10 0 232

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Olsen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 165 n/a n/a n/a
1990 190 19.0 10.0 n/a
1991 209 19.4 10.7 n/a
1992 212 15.3 13.8 26.9
1993 231 17.0 13.6 37.2
1994 234 19.0 12.3 35.5
1995 207 18.5 11.2 32.4
1996 207 18.5 11.2 32.4
1997 229 20.1 11.4 33.2
1998 240 20.3 11.8 32.9
1999 245 19.8 12.4 33.5
2000 236 21.3 11.1 28.8
2001 236 20.6 11.5 26.7
2002 228 20.8 11.0 27.6
2003 228 20.8 11.0 27.6
2004 256 20.3 12.6 32
2005 257 20.0 12.9 32.7
2006 262 19.0 13.8 34.7
2007 237 17.2 13.8 37.1
2008 237 17.8 13.3 30.4
2009 241 16.8 14.3 32.8
2010 244 17.0 14.3 32.4
2011 257 16.7 15.3 37
2012 241 18.3 13.1 38.6
2013 225 18.5 12.1 37.8
2014 221 17.3 12.7 31.7
2015 210 19.0 11.0 41
2016 238 17.0 14.0 41.2
2017 231 17.7 13.0 46.3
2018 176 17.3 10.1 80.7
2019 200 18.5 10.7 43.5
2020 200 19.0 10.5 41
2021 198 17.7 11.1 32.8
2022 204 18.6 10.9 36.3
2023 227 18.5 12.2 35.2
2024 232 18.7 12.3 40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Olsen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 165 n/a n/a n/a
1990 190 19.0 10.0 n/a
1991 209 19.4 10.7 n/a
1992 212 15.3 13.8 26.9
1993 231 17.0 13.6 37.2
1994 234 19.0 12.3 35.5
1995 207 18.5 11.2 32.4
1996 207 18.5 11.2 32.4
1997 229 20.1 11.4 33.2
1998 240 20.3 11.8 32.9
1999 245 19.8 12.4 33.5
2000 236 21.3 11.1 28.8
2001 236 20.6 11.5 26.7
2002 228 20.8 11.0 27.6
2003 228 20.8 11.0 27.6
2004 256 20.3 12.6 32
2005 257 20.0 12.9 32.7
2006 262 19.0 13.8 34.7
2007 237 17.2 13.8 37.1
2008 237 17.8 13.3 30.4
2009 241 16.8 14.3 32.8
2010 244 17.0 14.3 32.4
2011 257 16.7 15.3 37
2012 241 18.3 13.1 38.6
2013 225 18.5 12.1 37.8
2014 221 17.3 12.7 31.7
2015 210 19.0 11.0 41
2016 238 17.0 14.0 41.2
2017 231 17.7 13.0 46.3
2018 176 17.3 10.1 80.7
2019 200 18.5 10.7 43.5
2020 200 19.0 10.5 41
2021 198 17.7 11.1 32.8
2022 204 18.6 10.9 36.3
2023 227 18.5 12.2 35.2
2024 232 18.7 12.3 40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Olsen Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,657 (10.6%) $13,979 (89.4%) $15,637
2020 $1,583 (10.1%) $14,124 (89.9%) $15,707
2021 $1,356 (9.1%) $13,563 (90.9%) $14,919

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Olsen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 722nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1193rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Olsen Elementary)3049
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))3049
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Olsen Elementary)4850
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Olsen Elementary)7672
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))7672
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Olsen Elementary)5239
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Olsen Elementary)7663
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))7663
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Olsen Elementary)8460
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))8460
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Olsen Elementary)7660
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))7660
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students200227
 13.5%
African American01
American Indian11
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic2946
 58.6%
Pacific Islander00
White160169
 5.6%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%35.2%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Olsen Elementary

Students at Olsen Elementary are 72% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 232 students attended Olsen Elementary.

Olsen Elementary ranks 620th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Olsen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brundrett Middle
High : Port Aransas High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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