Holland Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Holland Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Holland Elementary School's student population of 243 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
243 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Holland Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Holland Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#327 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%

Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holland Elementary School's ranking?
Holland Elementary School is ranked #327 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Holland Elementary School?
243 students attend Holland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Holland Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holland Elementary School?
Holland Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Holland Elementary School offer ?
Holland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Holland Elementary School part of?
Holland Elementary School is part of Southwest Dubois County School Corporation School District.
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