Holt Elementary School
Holt Elementary School serves 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Holt Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Holt Elementary School's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holt Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Holt Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2404 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
55%
19%
Black
34%
25%
White
6%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holt Elementary School's ranking?
Holt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Holt Elementary School?
703 students attend Holt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Holt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holt Elementary School?
Holt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holt Elementary School offer ?
Holt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Holt Elementary School part of?
Holt Elementary School is part of Durham Public Schools School District.
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