Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Holly Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Holly Ridge Elementary School is located in the northeast part of Rayville, LA, serving an attendance zone covering approximately 80.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holly Ridge Elementary School's student population of 232 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Holly Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holly Ridge Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#605 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holly Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Holly Ridge Elementary School is ranked #605 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Holly Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Holly Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delhi Charter School, Delhi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Holly Ridge Elementary School?
232 students attend Holly Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Holly Ridge Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holly Ridge Elementary School?
Holly Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holly Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Holly Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holly Ridge Elementary School part of?
Holly Ridge Elementary School is part of Richland Parish School District.
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