Oleson Elementary

Summary:

Oleson Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving around 450 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District, which is ranked 790 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Oleson Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 93% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year.

Oleson Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 3,600-4,400 out of around 4,600 schools in recent years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Oleson Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 16.5 students per teacher, and a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $8,569 to $11,411 per student in recent years.

Interestingly, Oleson Elementary's performance on STAAR tests varies significantly across different student subgroups. The school performs relatively well for African American students, ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools for this subgroup in some years. However, the school struggles with Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student populations, ranking in the bottom quartile for these subgroups. When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Worsham Elementary, Johnson Elementary, and Stephens Elementary, Oleson Elementary generally underperforms on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 12345 Vickery St
       Houston, TX  77039-3699


(281) 985-6530

District: Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3623rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,411 Help


Students who attend Oleson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mead Middle
High:    MacArthur High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.9%
White:
3.3%
African American:
2.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.2% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare Oleson Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Oleson Elementary ranks worse than 77.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.01. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.9%), White (3.3%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 96.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oleson Elementary is 13.7, which is the 8th best among 37 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Oleson Elementary employs 28.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oleson Elementary is $11,411. 29 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oleson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oleson Elementary 3623rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Oleson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:


Aldine Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Aldine Independent School District (Isd) 790th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Oleson Elementary?

Rank History for Oleson Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Oleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.40 285th 3465 91.8%
2005 82.33 323rd 3475 90.7%
2006 81.66 326th 3476 90.6%
2007 83.60 235th 3724 93.7%
2008 80.31 456th 3768 87.9%
2009 67.08 1296th 3884 66.6%
2010 65.10 1464th 3937 62.8%
2011 67.55 1343rd 4095 67.2%
2012 54.20 2039th 4206 51.5%
2013 51.40 2227th 4221 47.2%
2014 41.04 2849th 4260 33.1%
2015 47.34 2472nd 4320 42.8%
2016 39.78 2847th 4286 33.6%
2017 37.17 2705th 4329 37.5%
2018 41.34 2464th 4359 43.5%
2019 32.02 3207th 4479 28.4%
2021 11.51 4417th 4578 3.5%
2022 11.18 4366th 4581 4.7%
2023 16.02 4234th 4647 8.9%
2024 27.01 3623rd 4675 22.5%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.75 2045th 3226 36.6%
2019 30.05 2683rd 3333 19.5%
2021 17.18 3310th 3446 3.9%
2022 11.17 3431st 3487 1.6%
2023 15.83 3364th 3556 5.4%
2024 24.96 3049th 3638 16.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Oleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.02 2240th 3558 37.0%
2019 26.57 3079th 3684 16.4%
2021 22.25 3356th 3799 11.7%
2022 29.69 3053rd 3952 22.7%
2024 42.61 2377th 4261 44.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.34 1803rd 4264 57.7%
2019 42.63 2595th 4309 39.8%
2021 16.35 4224th 4451 5.1%
2022 17.24 4154th 4477 7.2%
2023 22.23 3988th 4521 11.8%
2024 28.38 3657th 4560 19.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Oleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.73 1953rd 4306 54.6%
2019 38.86 2751st 4348 36.7%
2021 13.52 4302nd 4499 4.4%
2022 10.50 4423rd 4561 3.0%
2023 14.22 4300th 4588 6.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Oleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.72 2654th 3106 14.6%
2019 44.29 2245th 3184 29.5%
2021 15.75 2715th 3006 9.7%
2022 9.25 2871st 2958 2.9%
2023 26.79 2616th 2980 12.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Oleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.60 1709th 4240 59.7%
2019 36.68 2925th 4295 31.9%
2021 18.06 4145th 4331 4.3%
2022 18.13 4147th 4461 7.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Oleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.51 3155th 4319 27.0%
2019 26.85 3482nd 4357 20.1%
2021 12.96 4297th 4498 4.5%
2022 13.90 4269th 4563 6.4%
2023 23.66 3787th 4585 17.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Oleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.47 445th 2483 82.1%
2019 72.14 432nd 2515 82.8%
2022 33.06 1753rd 2421 27.6%
2023 63.65 663rd 2443 72.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Oleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.63 2155th 4168 48.3%
2019 37.08 2826th 4188 32.5%
2021 13.54 4203rd 4329 2.9%
2022 12.83 4212th 4376 3.7%
2023 19.37 3980th 4401 9.6%
2024 24.72 3715th 4431 16.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

Oleson Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Texas Education Agency

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Oleson Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Oleson Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Oleson Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 217 239 16 416 1 n/a n/a 0 889
1989 184 251 11 467 1 n/a n/a 0 914
1990 165 267 9 500 1 n/a n/a 0 942
1991 158 271 5 637 0 n/a n/a 0 1071
1992 134 264 9 554 3 n/a n/a 0 964
1993 114 242 6 653 0 n/a n/a 0 1015
1994 97 181 3 697 0 n/a n/a 0 978
1995 56 140 4 779 0 n/a n/a 0 979
1996 56 140 4 779 0 n/a n/a 0 979
1997 54 138 7 841 0 n/a n/a 0 1040
1998 45 114 6 760 0 n/a n/a 0 925
1999 55 112 6 821 0 n/a n/a 0 994
2000 47 100 4 828 0 n/a n/a 0 979
2001 40 91 3 898 0 n/a n/a 0 1032
2002 27 86 3 844 0 n/a n/a 0 960
2003 27 86 3 844 0 n/a n/a 0 960
2004 20 73 2 771 0 n/a n/a 0 866
2005 13 61 2 818 0 n/a n/a 0 894
2006 8 73 1 879 2 n/a n/a 0 963
2007 13 63 2 810 3 n/a n/a 0 891
2008 13 63 3 776 0 n/a n/a 0 855
2009 21 61 4 740 3 n/a n/a 0 829
2010 22 48 1 782 0 n/a n/a 0 853
2011 7 42 3 828 2 2 2 0 886
2012 11 45 0 845 2 2 3 0 908
2013 16 50 0 928 2 2 2 0 1000
2014 18 55 0 937 2 1 0 0 1013
2015 17 55 1 937 2 0 4 0 1016
2016 15 55 1 982 1 0 3 0 1057
2017 15 61 0 944 2 0 3 0 1025
2018 11 53 0 897 2 0 3 0 966
2019 2 39 1 689 1 0 3 0 735
2020 10 40 1 613 1 0 1 0 666
2021 6 29 1 506 0 0 2 0 544
2022 10 27 0 447 0 0 3 0 487
2023 13 15 0 420 0 0 2 0 450
2024 13 9 0 372 0 1 1 0 396

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 Oleson Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 889 43.0 20.6 n/a
1989 914 n/a n/a n/a
1990 942 52.0 18.1 n/a
1991 1071 51.6 20.7 n/a
1992 964 55.0 17.5 59.4
1993 1015 56.0 18.1 68.5
1994 978 51.0 19.2 67.6
1995 979 59.3 16.5 74.1
1996 979 59.3 16.5 74.1
1997 1040 55.1 18.9 72.2
1998 925 54.8 16.9 75.7
1999 994 57.9 17.2 87.8
2000 979 54.9 17.8 83
2001 1032 58.6 17.6 82.8
2002 960 56.4 17.0 82.9
2003 960 56.4 17.0 82.9
2004 866 57.9 15.0 86.5
2005 894 58.5 15.3 89.4
2006 963 61.0 15.8 87.9
2007 891 58.6 15.2 88.2
2008 855 54.0 15.8 87.6
2009 829 53.3 15.5 89.5
2010 853 56.0 15.2 89.9
2011 886 50.9 17.3 87.9
2012 908 49.8 18.2 90.9
2013 1000 50.6 19.7 86.8
2014 1013 54.1 18.7 89.8
2015 1016 55.0 18.4 87
2016 1057 64.0 16.5 93.8
2017 1025 64.4 15.9 91
2018 966 59.0 16.3 95.3
2019 735 39.5 18.6 93.9
2020 666 37.3 17.8 91.6
2021 544 38.7 14.0 95.2
2022 487 29.4 16.5 92.8
2023 450 27.2 16.5 96
2024 396 28.7 13.7 96.2

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 Oleson Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 889 43.0 20.6 n/a
1989 914 n/a n/a n/a
1990 942 52.0 18.1 n/a
1991 1071 51.6 20.7 n/a
1992 964 55.0 17.5 59.4
1993 1015 56.0 18.1 68.5
1994 978 51.0 19.2 67.6
1995 979 59.3 16.5 74.1
1996 979 59.3 16.5 74.1
1997 1040 55.1 18.9 72.2
1998 925 54.8 16.9 75.7
1999 994 57.9 17.2 87.8
2000 979 54.9 17.8 83
2001 1032 58.6 17.6 82.8
2002 960 56.4 17.0 82.9
2003 960 56.4 17.0 82.9
2004 866 57.9 15.0 86.5
2005 894 58.5 15.3 89.4
2006 963 61.0 15.8 87.9
2007 891 58.6 15.2 88.2
2008 855 54.0 15.8 87.6
2009 829 53.3 15.5 89.5
2010 853 56.0 15.2 89.9
2011 886 50.9 17.3 87.9
2012 908 49.8 18.2 90.9
2013 1000 50.6 19.7 86.8
2014 1013 54.1 18.7 89.8
2015 1016 55.0 18.4 87
2016 1057 64.0 16.5 93.8
2017 1025 64.4 15.9 91
2018 966 59.0 16.3 95.3
2019 735 39.5 18.6 93.9
2020 666 37.3 17.8 91.6
2021 544 38.7 14.0 95.2
2022 487 29.4 16.5 92.8
2023 450 27.2 16.5 96
2024 396 28.7 13.7 96.2

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 Oleson Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,284 (15.0%) $7,285 (85.0%) $8,569
2020 $1,271 (13.6%) $8,073 (86.4%) $9,344
2021 $1,895 (16.6%) $9,516 (83.4%) $11,411

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oleson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3207th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4234th of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Oleson Elementary)1931
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2931
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oleson Elementary)4529
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3930
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Oleson Elementary)2017
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2411
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oleson Elementary)420
 42%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))1911
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Oleson Elementary)2826
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3028
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oleson Elementary)4633
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3832
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Oleson Elementary)170
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2115
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oleson Elementary)170
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))1514
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Oleson Elementary)3134
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3539
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oleson Elementary)5921
 38%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))4932
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Oleson Elementary)2610
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3116
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Oleson Elementary)3313
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))4519
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oleson Elementary)330
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2010
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Oleson Elementary)140
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))81
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students735450
 38.8%
African American3915
 61.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic689420
 39%
Pacific Islander00
White213
 550%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%96%
 2.1%


Schools Near Oleson Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Oleson Elementary

Students at Oleson Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.

Students who attend Oleson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mead Middle
High : MacArthur High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 396 students attended Oleson Elementary.

Oleson Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Texas elementary schools.


Rate Oleson Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Oleson Elementary!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 236 milliseconds.