Serving 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hollister Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hollister Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Twin Falls, ID, covering approximately 747.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 19 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 29.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hollister Elementary School's student population of 52 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hollister Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollister Elementary School is 0.44, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollister Elementary School's ranking?
Hollister Elementary School is ranked #431 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hollister Elementary School?
52 students attend Hollister Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hollister Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hollister Elementary School?
Hollister Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hollister Elementary School offer ?
Hollister Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hollister Elementary School part of?
Hollister Elementary School is part of Filer School District.
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