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Holden Elementary School

1104 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608

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Tel: (773) 535-7200

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Holden Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Holden Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 441 students
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Holden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Holden Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

441 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Holden Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Holden Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#1596 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Holden Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

n/a

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Holden Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

18%

Hispanic

56%

27%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Holden Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

17%

White

16%

47%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Holden Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

0.68

This chart display the diversity score of Holden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Holden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

City Of Chicago School District 299

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holden Elementary School's ranking?

Holden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are Holden Elementary School often compared to?

Holden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Healy Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Holden Elementary School?

441 students attend Holden Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Holden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Holden Elementary School offer ?

Holden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Holden Elementary School part of?

Holden Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

SPRING BREAK Begins

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

SPRING BREAK Ends

April 07, 2023 (Friday)

Last Day

June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)

Summer Break Begins

June 08, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 441 students
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education