Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Holman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holman Elementary School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Holman Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
9%
Black
73%
15%
White
3%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Holman Elementary School?
206 students attend Holman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Holman Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holman Elementary School?
Holman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Holman Elementary School offer ?
Holman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holman Elementary School part of?
Holman Elementary School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
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