Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holdeman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Holdeman Elementary School serves the west part of Tempe, AZ, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holdeman Elementary School's student population of 418 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Rankings
Holdeman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holdeman Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1297 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
8%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holdeman Elementary School's ranking?
Holdeman Elementary School is ranked #1297 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Holdeman Elementary School often compared to?
Holdeman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood School, Broadmor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Holdeman Elementary School?
418 students attend Holdeman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Holdeman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holdeman Elementary School?
Holdeman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holdeman Elementary School offer ?
Holdeman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holdeman Elementary School part of?
Holdeman Elementary School is part of Tempe School District (4258).
In what neighborhood is Holdeman Elementary School located?
Holdeman Elementary School is located in the Holdeman neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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