Holton Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 364-3251
- Holton Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Holton Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Holton Elementary School's student population of 579 students has grown by 128% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 579 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Holton Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Holton Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #277 out of 1265 schools (Top 30%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 33% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 37% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 20% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 79% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.54 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Holton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Holton Elementary School is Holton High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Holton Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holton Holton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 259 students
0.5 miles
900 Iowa Street
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441 0.5 6-8 259 - Holton Holton High School Grades: 9-12 | 301 students
0.6 miles
901 New York
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181 0.6 9-12 301 - Holton Jackson Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 224 students
4.3 miles
12763 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244 4.3 PK-6 224 - Holton Jackson Heights High School And Middle School Grades: 7-12 | 185 students
4.3 miles
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195 4.3 7-12 185 - Mayetta Royal Valley Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 268 students
9.0 miles
204 S 4th
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251 9.0 5-8 268
School Reviews
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.
