The Hollister School, at 2463 Contact Ave. in Hollister, Idaho, was built in 1912. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. It was designed by Twin Falls architect Burton Morse. It is a brick building, with brick laid in running bond.
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 (2026)
- 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%)
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
69%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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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