Serving 843 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spessard L Holland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY serves the west part of Bartow, FL, covering an area of approximately 18.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spessard L Holland Elementary School's student population of 843 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spessard L Holland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spessard L Holland Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1890 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue & Orange
School Mascot
Gators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spessard L Holland Elementary School's ranking?
Spessard L Holland Elementary School is ranked #1890 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Spessard L Holland Elementary School often compared to?
Spessard L Holland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland City Elementary School, Valleyview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Spessard L Holland Elementary School?
843 students attend Spessard L Holland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Spessard L Holland Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spessard L Holland Elementary School?
Spessard L Holland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spessard L Holland Elementary School offer ?
Spessard L Holland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spessard L Holland Elementary School part of?
Spessard L Holland Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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