Olsen Park Elementary

Summary:

Olsen Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 426 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked 442 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Olsen Park Elementary consistently outperforms the Amarillo ISD and Texas state averages in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science assessments across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, Olsen Park's 5th-grade students scored 61.43% proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 53.65% for Amarillo ISD and 53.96% for Texas. The school also has a higher percentage of White students (62.21%) compared to nearby schools like Wills Elementary and Coronado Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Olsen Park's Gifted and Talented students rank very highly, with the school ranking 17th out of 2,958 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022.

Olsen Park Elementary's consistent academic performance, exceptional Gifted and Talented program, and relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools suggest the school has effective teaching practices and a curriculum that supports student learning. These factors, along with the school's unique student population, make Olsen Park Elementary a standout within the Amarillo Independent School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2409 Anna
       Amarillo, TX  79106-4745


(806) 326-4900

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
915th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,972 Help


Students who attend Olsen Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Crockett Middle
High:    Amtech Career Academy
    Tascosa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.2%
Hispanic:
26.1%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Compare Details Olsen Park Elementary ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.2%), Hispanic (26.1%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olsen Park Elementary is 18.4, which is the highest among 37 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olsen Park Elementary is $8,972. 35 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Olsen Park Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Olsen Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Olsen Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.46 443rd 3465 87.2%
2005 74.56 724th 3475 79.2%
2006 75.14 702nd 3476 79.8%
2007 78.79 512th 3724 86.3%
2008 68.76 1131st 3768 70.0%
2009 60.89 1654th 3884 57.4%
2010 56.93 1964th 3937 50.1%
2011 55.30 2118th 4095 48.3%
2012 54.00 2052nd 4206 51.2%
2013 67.21 1316th 4221 68.8%
2014 82.66 588th 4260 86.2%
2015 73.41 1084th 4320 74.9%
2016 76.18 939th 4286 78.1%
2017 68.96 1085th 4329 74.9%
2018 67.96 1119th 4359 74.3%
2019 62.67 1382nd 4479 69.1%
2021 73.86 968th 4578 78.9%
2022 65.78 1327th 4581 71.0%
2023 70.45 1146th 4647 75.3%
2024 75.67 915th 4675 80.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Olsen Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.20 2157th 3487 38.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Olsen Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.98 2384th 3558 33.0%
2019 57.32 1050th 3684 71.5%
2021 48.55 1508th 3799 60.3%
2022 36.91 2502nd 3952 36.7%
2023 41.13 2214th 4086 45.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Olsen Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.68 1582nd 4264 62.9%
2019 58.71 1448th 4309 66.4%
2021 58.94 1463rd 4451 67.1%
2022 43.36 2599th 4477 41.9%
2023 55.09 1824th 4521 59.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Olsen Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.66 955th 4306 77.8%
2019 62.18 1384th 4348 68.2%
2021 79.85 697th 4499 84.5%
2022 68.06 1166th 4561 74.4%
2023 63.87 1361st 4588 70.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Olsen Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.29 1374th 3106 55.8%
2019 67.12 1025th 3184 67.8%
2021 73.99 725th 3006 75.9%
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Olsen Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.32 2284th 4240 46.1%
2019 46.76 2208th 4295 48.6%
2021 24.53 3749th 4331 13.4%
2022 48.33 2215th 4461 50.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Olsen Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.70 1494th 4319 65.4%
2019 61.62 1388th 4357 68.1%
2021 65.63 1252nd 4498 72.2%
2022 60.47 1580th 4563 65.4%
2023 74.08 964th 4585 79.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Olsen Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.02 836th 2483 66.3%
2019 42.35 1454th 2515 42.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Olsen Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.77 1838th 4168 55.9%
2019 65.07 1108th 4188 73.5%
2021 54.16 1676th 4329 61.3%
2022 46.75 2317th 4376 47.1%
2023 55.36 1753rd 4401 60.2%
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Rank History for White students at Olsen Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.00 1099th 3127 64.9%
2019 48.16 1679th 3142 46.6%
2021 62.15 1007th 3082 67.3%
2022 54.21 1406th 3082 54.4%
2023 59.26 1240th 3106 60.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Open Quote Olsen is an excellent school with teachers that focus on the entire child not just the test scores. I have a child with ADHD and emotional issues. The teachers, staff, and principals have worked hard to help us turn her around and she is a different child. She loves learning and going to school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Olsen Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 299 25 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1990 302 26 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1991 294 33 3 26 2 n/a n/a 0 358
1992 298 28 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 355
1993 281 11 4 28 1 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 295 11 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1995 321 6 6 34 2 n/a n/a 0 369
1996 321 6 6 34 2 n/a n/a 0 369
1997 290 19 6 30 4 n/a n/a 0 349
1998 283 13 3 41 3 n/a n/a 0 343
1999 275 27 1 48 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 274 20 0 51 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 264 19 0 40 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 313 14 2 53 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 313 14 2 53 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 294 12 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2005 305 8 2 55 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2006 301 8 2 75 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 308 10 4 73 4 n/a n/a 0 399
2008 300 12 4 75 4 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 293 14 5 81 2 n/a n/a 0 395
2010 320 10 3 71 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2011 309 16 2 101 2 0 10 0 440
2012 322 18 3 102 1 1 6 0 453
2013 339 16 2 97 1 1 5 0 461
2014 320 17 6 113 2 0 9 0 467
2015 318 23 7 130 5 0 7 0 490
2016 322 19 6 112 4 0 7 0 470
2017 286 28 9 105 3 2 13 0 446
2018 274 24 10 119 4 1 10 0 442
2019 269 27 8 115 3 1 7 0 430
2020 273 25 6 107 0 4 9 0 424
2021 275 23 5 101 0 2 10 0 416
2022 274 17 8 114 0 1 10 0 424
2023 265 19 6 111 3 2 20 0 426

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 356 n/a n/a n/a
1990 357 19.0 18.7 n/a
1991 358 19.3 18.5 n/a
1992 355 20.6 17.2 21.1
1993 325 20.0 16.3 23.1
1994 333 19.4 17.2 12.9
1995 369 20.7 17.8 4.6
1996 369 20.7 17.8 4.6
1997 349 19.5 17.9 19.5
1998 343 19.6 17.5 17.5
1999 353 19.3 18.3 26.6
2000 347 20.9 16.6 27.1
2001 324 19.6 16.5 25
2002 382 21.2 18.0 34.6
2003 382 21.2 18.0 34.6
2004 365 21.7 16.8 33.7
2005 370 22.2 16.7 28.9
2006 388 22.3 17.4 38.4
2007 399 22.6 17.7 36.8
2008 395 22.3 17.7 39.7
2009 395 21.7 18.2 40
2010 406 23.3 17.4 41.1
2011 440 24.2 18.1 43
2012 453 24.2 18.6 40.6
2013 461 24.4 18.8 41.4
2014 467 25.3 18.4 41.3
2015 490 28.0 17.5 41.8
2016 470 26.0 18.0 42.3
2017 446 24.7 18.0 44.6
2018 442 24.7 17.8 45.2
2019 430 24.5 17.5 47.7
2020 424 25.1 16.8 46.2
2021 416 29.3 14.1 41.6
2022 424 24.9 16.9 43.9
2023 426 23.1 18.4 51.9

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 356 n/a n/a n/a
1990 357 19.0 18.7 n/a
1991 358 19.3 18.5 n/a
1992 355 20.6 17.2 21.1
1993 325 20.0 16.3 23.1
1994 333 19.4 17.2 12.9
1995 369 20.7 17.8 4.6
1996 369 20.7 17.8 4.6
1997 349 19.5 17.9 19.5
1998 343 19.6 17.5 17.5
1999 353 19.3 18.3 26.6
2000 347 20.9 16.6 27.1
2001 324 19.6 16.5 25
2002 382 21.2 18.0 34.6
2003 382 21.2 18.0 34.6
2004 365 21.7 16.8 33.7
2005 370 22.2 16.7 28.9
2006 388 22.3 17.4 38.4
2007 399 22.6 17.7 36.8
2008 395 22.3 17.7 39.7
2009 395 21.7 18.2 40
2010 406 23.3 17.4 41.1
2011 440 24.2 18.1 43
2012 453 24.2 18.6 40.6
2013 461 24.4 18.8 41.4
2014 467 25.3 18.4 41.3
2015 490 28.0 17.5 41.8
2016 470 26.0 18.0 42.3
2017 446 24.7 18.0 44.6
2018 442 24.7 17.8 45.2
2019 430 24.5 17.5 47.7
2020 424 25.1 16.8 46.2
2021 416 29.3 14.1 41.6
2022 424 24.9 16.9 43.9
2023 426 23.1 18.4 51.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Olsen Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $797 (10.2%) $7,002 (89.8%) $7,799
2020 $739 (10.0%) $6,619 (90.0%) $7,357
2021 $1,461 (16.3%) $7,511 (83.7%) $8,972

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Olsen Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1382nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1146th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Olsen Park Elementary)5163
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Olsen Park Elementary)6168
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Olsen Park Elementary)3951
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4149
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Olsen Park Elementary)5248
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Olsen Park Elementary)5470
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5358
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Olsen Park Elementary)7459
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6455
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Olsen Park Elementary)3230
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430426
 0.9%
African American2719
 29.6%
American Indian33
Asian86
 25%
Hispanic115111
 3.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White269265
 1.5%
Two or More Races720
 185.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%51.9%
 4.2%


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Students at Olsen Park Elementary are 62% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Olsen Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crockett Middle
High : Amtech Career Academy
High : Tascosa High School

Olsen Park Elementary ranks 915th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Olsen Park Elementary.


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