School Overview
Bold-Bird Island Elementary is a public school located in Bird Island, Minnesota, serving as part of the BOLD (Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian) School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the early grades, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing children for success in their middle and high school years. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering a sense of local identity.

The school is part of the broader BOLD district, which is known for its commitment to small-town values and individualized student attention. By leveraging its connection to the larger district, the elementary school is able to provide resources and extracurricular opportunities that might not be available in smaller, isolated schools. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or current academic calendars can find detailed information, including staff directories and district announcements, on the official school website at http://www.bold.k12.mn.us.
260
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOLD-Bird Island Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White209
Hispanic46
Black1
Two or More2
American Indian2
  • White
    209 (80.4%)
  • Hispanic
    46 (17.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BIRD ISLAND-OLIVIA-LAKE LILLIAN
Phone: (320)523-1031
Website: http://bold.k12.mn.us/our-schools/elementary/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 42
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 53
Grade 4 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOLD-Bird Island Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten42
Kindergarten48
Grade 133
Grade 248
Grade 353
Grade 436
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOLD-Bird Island Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11845.4%
Male14254.6%