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 higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
50%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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