Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Holly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
47%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Holly Elementary School?
173 students attend Holly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Holly Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Elementary School?
Holly Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holly Elementary School offer ?
Holly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Holly Elementary School part of?
Holly Elementary School is part of Holly School District No. Re-3.
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