Holloway Elementary

Summary:

Holloway Elementary is a public elementary school in Mobile, Alabama, serving 498 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mobile County School District, which is ranked 96 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holloway Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Alabama elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (94.78%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 40.7% to 100% African American. Holloway's proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts are consistently lower than the Mobile County and Alabama state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.49% of 3rd graders at Holloway were proficient in math, compared to 30.58% in Mobile County and 42.16% statewide. Additionally, Holloway has an extremely high percentage of students (97.79% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Florence Howard Elementary, Grant Elementary, and Old Shell Road Magnet School, generally perform better academically than Holloway Elementary, with higher rankings and test scores. This suggests that the challenges faced by Holloway Elementary may be unique to the school or its specific student population. Additionally, Holloway's African American students and special education students perform significantly worse than their peers in the state, while the school's homeless students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top quarter of Alabama schools for this subgroup in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 625 Stanton Rd
       Mobile, AL  36617-2226


(251) 221-1391

District: Mobile County

SchoolDigger Rank:
526th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,889 Help


Students who attend Holloway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Booker T Washington Middle School
High:    John L Leflore Magnet School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.3%
Two or more races:
3.0%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Compare Details Holloway Elementary ranks worse than 76.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 33rd among 50 ranked elementary schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.03. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.3%), two or more races (3%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holloway Elementary is 16.6, which is the 7th best among 50 elementary schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Holloway Elementary employs 28.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holloway Elementary is $8,889. 42 elementary schools in the Mobile County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holloway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Holloway Elementary 526th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Holloway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mobile County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mobile County 96th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holloway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Holloway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.35 534th 623 14.3%
2005 43.97 429th 688 37.6%
2006 20.06 623rd 689 9.6%
2007 14.17 656th 698 6.0%
2008 68.36 195th 698 72.1%
2009 54.32 345th 696 50.4%
2010 77.54 95th 704 86.5%
2011 61.58 303rd 709 57.3%
2012 34.54 546th 696 21.6%
2013 36.93 538th 696 22.7%
2014 18.41 596th 695 14.2%
2015 19.61 582nd 691 15.8%
2016 16.80 592nd 691 14.3%
2017 14.50 605th 688 12.1%
2018 10.44 625th 680 8.1%
2019 12.61 616th 681 9.5%
2021 13.43 609th 692 12.0%
2022 16.79 573rd 687 16.6%
2023 16.23 564th 680 17.1%
2024 23.03 526th 684 23.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Holloway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 23.34 232nd 280 17.1%
2018 17.64 313th 344 9.0%
2019 14.65 376th 392 4.1%
2021 18.96 373rd 398 6.3%
2022 20.14 312th 345 9.6%
2023 23.90 312th 373 16.4%
2024 25.34 314th 395 20.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holloway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.14 479th 567 15.5%
2018 12.37 603rd 651 7.4%
2019 20.40 556th 649 14.3%
2021 18.45 552nd 653 15.5%
2022 23.93 515th 651 20.9%
2023 22.72 503rd 623 19.3%
2024 29.44 493rd 670 26.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Holloway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.14 39th 39 0.0%
2019 21.90 34th 38 10.5%
2021 19.92 4th 4 0.0%
2024 58.64 5th 18 72.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Holloway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.50 561st 639 12.2%
2018 9.52 607th 640 5.2%
2019 14.32 578th 646 10.5%
2021 15.33 573rd 656 12.7%
2022 17.06 552nd 656 15.9%
2023 15.56 560th 645 13.2%
2024 24.93 497th 650 23.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Holloway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 13.36 578th 639 9.5%
2018 13.89 581st 650 10.6%
2019 12.91 593rd 650 8.8%
2021 13.63 591st 669 11.7%
2022 18.50 544th 669 18.7%
2023 19.57 521st 649 19.7%
2024 22.19 517th 655 21.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Holloway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.60 351st 423 17.0%
2019 28.45 342nd 426 19.7%
2021 26.99 321st 426 24.6%
2022 37.01 251st 426 41.1%
2023 34.04 284th 427 33.5%
2024 42.00 221st 420 47.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Holloway Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 695 695
1989 2 626 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1990 1 670 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1991 2 593 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1992 0 606 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1993 0 690 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1994 0 716 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1995 0 723 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1996 0 723 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1997 0 717 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1998 0 776 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1999 2 781 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2000 0 723 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2001 1 667 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2002 0 640 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2003 0 640 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2004 2 586 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2005 0 547 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2006 0 542 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2007 0 565 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2008 1 428 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2009 3 419 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2010 3 669 6 0 0 n/a n/a 1 679
2011 1 653 4 4 0 0 0 0 662
2012 2 666 3 2 0 0 0 0 673
2013 5 722 3 3 0 0 2 0 735
2014 2 704 0 2 0 0 3 0 711
2015 0 660 0 2 0 0 8 0 670
2016 2 632 0 1 1 0 1 0 637
2017 4 629 0 2 0 0 5 0 640
2018 5 624 0 3 0 0 9 0 641
2019 2 612 0 2 0 0 8 0 624
2020 7 566 1 6 1 0 12 0 593
2021 6 514 0 6 1 0 9 0 536
2022 2 479 0 7 1 0 12 0 501
2023 3 472 0 12 0 0 11 0 498
2024 2 450 0 6 0 0 14 0 472

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holloway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 695 30.0 23.1 0
1989 628 31.0 20.2 n/a
1990 671 31.0 21.6 0
1991 595 30.0 19.8 n/a
1992 607 29.0 20.9 n/a
1993 690 36.0 19.2 n/a
1994 716 35.0 20.5 n/a
1995 723 39.5 18.3 n/a
1996 723 39.5 18.3 n/a
1997 717 37.0 19.4 82.1
1998 776 37.0 21.0 82.9
1999 783 44.0 17.8 89.7
2000 723 45.0 16.1 95
2001 668 42.0 15.9 92.1
2002 640 40.0 16.0 95.5
2003 640 40.0 16.0 95.5
2004 588 45.0 13.1 95.2
2005 547 40.0 13.7 95.6
2006 542 38.0 14.3 95.4
2007 565 39.0 14.5 92.7
2008 429 30.0 14.3 93.9
2009 423 26.6 15.7 93.4
2010 679 33.0 20.5 95.3
2011 662 42.4 15.6 98
2012 673 42.4 15.8 95.8
2013 735 52.0 14.1 98.9
2014 711 49.0 14.5 98.6
2015 670 40.0 16.7 80
2016 637 36.0 17.6 84
2017 640 37.3 17.1 82.7
2018 641 37.3 17.1 98.4
2019 624 35.2 17.7 98.4
2020 593 35.0 16.9 98.3
2021 536 34.2 15.6 98.3
2022 501 32.0 15.6 96.8
2023 498 28.3 17.5 97.8
2024 472 28.4 16.6 97.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holloway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 695 30.0 23.1 0
1989 628 31.0 20.2 n/a
1990 671 31.0 21.6 0
1991 595 30.0 19.8 n/a
1992 607 29.0 20.9 n/a
1993 690 36.0 19.2 n/a
1994 716 35.0 20.5 n/a
1995 723 39.5 18.3 n/a
1996 723 39.5 18.3 n/a
1997 717 37.0 19.4 82.1
1998 776 37.0 21.0 82.9
1999 783 44.0 17.8 89.7
2000 723 45.0 16.1 95
2001 668 42.0 15.9 92.1
2002 640 40.0 16.0 95.5
2003 640 40.0 16.0 95.5
2004 588 45.0 13.1 95.2
2005 547 40.0 13.7 95.6
2006 542 38.0 14.3 95.4
2007 565 39.0 14.5 92.7
2008 429 30.0 14.3 93.9
2009 423 26.6 15.7 93.4
2010 679 33.0 20.5 95.3
2011 662 42.4 15.6 98
2012 673 42.4 15.8 95.8
2013 735 52.0 14.1 98.9
2014 711 49.0 14.5 98.6
2015 670 40.0 16.7 80
2016 637 36.0 17.6 84
2017 640 37.3 17.1 82.7
2018 641 37.3 17.1 98.4
2019 624 35.2 17.7 98.4
2020 593 35.0 16.9 98.3
2021 536 34.2 15.6 98.3
2022 501 32.0 15.6 96.8
2023 498 28.3 17.5 97.8
2024 472 28.4 16.6 97.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Holloway Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,789 (20.1%) $7,091 (79.8%) $8,889

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holloway Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 616th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 564th of 680 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holloway Elementary)38.423.6
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)53.734.6
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holloway Elementary)23.37.1
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)45.527
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holloway Elementary)25.912.5
 13.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)46.932.6
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students624498
 20.2%
African American612472
 22.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic212
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White23
 50%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.4%97.8%
 0.6%


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Students at Holloway Elementary are 95% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 472 students attended Holloway Elementary.

Students who attend Holloway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Booker T Washington Middle School
High : John L Leflore Magnet School

Holloway Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.1% of Alabama elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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