Holly Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Holly Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving 504 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28 out of 116 districts in the state.

Holly Hills has a diverse student population, with 37.1% White, 13.69% African American, 32.94% Hispanic, 3.97% Asian, and 10.52% two or more races. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in CMAS test scores, with only 27.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 24.6% in math, significantly lower than the district and state. This may be due to the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.9% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than nearby schools like University Park Elementary (26.96%) and Slavens K-8 (9.18%).

The challenges faced by Holly Hills are reflected in its declining performance, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 1-star rating in 2023-2024. The school's struggles are particularly evident in the performance of its low-socioeconomic status students, who ranked 347 out of 365 Colorado elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 0-star rating. Addressing these issues and implementing effective strategies to support the school's unique student population could be crucial in improving the overall educational outcomes at Holly Hills.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6161 East Cornell Avenue
       Denver, CO  80222-7003


(720) 747-2500

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
712th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,727 Help


Students who attend Holly Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Middle School
High:    Cherry Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.9%
White:
33.4%
African American:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holly Hills Elementary School ranks worse than 75.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 36th among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.03. (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 Student population at Holly Hills Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.9%), White (33.4%), African American (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holly Hills Elementary School is 14, which is the 6th best among 46 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holly Hills Elementary School is $18,727, which is the 3rd highest among 46 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holly Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holly Hills Elementary School 712th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Holly Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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White students:


Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 28th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holly Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.75 561st 808 30.6%
2005 36.11 571st 823 30.6%
2006 36.07 569th 829 31.4%
2007 30.49 635th 852 25.5%
2008 34.06 607th 849 28.5%
2009 17.51 734th 872 15.8%
2010 33.74 662nd 925 28.4%
2011 29.75 705th 935 24.6%
2012 32.83 673rd 935 28.0%
2013 19.65 784th 954 17.8%
2014 32.40 679th 962 29.4%
2015 36.34 559th 938 40.4%
2016 45.29 459th 914 49.8%
2017 34.02 588th 929 36.7%
2018 34.31 577th 917 37.1%
2019 29.70 657th 965 31.9%
2021 32.84 497th 710 30.0%
2022 30.09 616th 921 33.1%
2023 38.23 532nd 933 43.0%
2024 22.03 712th 943 24.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.15 34th 43 20.9%
2022 60.38 7th 19 63.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.35 193rd 308 37.3%
2019 28.20 271st 332 18.4%
2022 31.30 142nd 203 30.0%
2023 27.27 219th 265 17.4%
2024 14.24 347th 365 4.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.44 528th 690 23.5%
2019 28.33 526th 758 30.6%
2022 20.73 482nd 595 19.0%
2023 30.32 440th 642 31.5%
2024 12.32 623rd 684 8.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.84 486th 693 29.9%
2019 20.70 602nd 764 21.2%
2022 25.68 428th 594 27.9%
2023 36.94 393rd 649 39.4%
2024 22.55 514th 683 24.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.48 108th 172 37.2%
2019 26.94 215th 270 20.4%
2022 34.04 93rd 153 39.2%
2023 59.90 70th 197 64.5%
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Rank History for White students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.51 196th 337 41.8%
2019 31.79 418th 596 29.9%
2023 36.10 350th 525 33.3%
2024 22.78 451st 539 16.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 29, 2019

Open Quote My child is very happy here and looks forward to going to school every day. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 1, 2010

Open Quote My child has attended this school for two years and I am ready to change school districts. Everything this school does makes absolutely no sense to me. They prefer children to ride the bus instead of getting dropped off and if you have your child dropped off/picked up, it is a huge hassle just getting around the buses to get your child. Breakfast and lunch is basically yogurt, orange slices and milk. There is a main entree, usually pizza or a corndog, but everything else is just yogurt, a piece of fruit and juice or milk. The kids running around outside after school waiting to be picked up or get on the bus are not supervised. Whoever happens to be outside, whether a teacher or the principal, are likely talking on their phones or yelling at someone instead of watching the kids. There is no communication between teachers and parents. I did not have a single parent/teacher conference during my child's year of kindergarten. When it came time for their kindergarten graduation they decided not to invite the parents and just go ahead with the ceremony and not let anyone know about it. I also paid for a class picture that I never received. The office staff has never been rude but they are completely clueless to any question you ask them and never offer an answer, just a blank stare. I am hoping to move soon and get my child out of the cherry creek district, which I believe is horrible. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Holly Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 248 11 23 34 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1989 284 15 14 13 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 299 29 13 20 6 n/a n/a 0 367
1991 293 34 8 36 5 n/a n/a 0 376
1992 303 27 16 54 3 n/a n/a 0 403
1993 319 39 24 55 5 n/a n/a 0 442
1994 309 41 18 60 5 n/a n/a 0 433
1995 355 66 25 72 2 n/a n/a 0 520
1996 355 66 25 72 2 n/a n/a 0 520
1997 353 73 31 94 3 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 140 33 13 57 1 n/a n/a 0 244
1999 140 35 10 75 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2000 138 40 10 54 2 n/a n/a 0 244
2001 148 55 7 53 3 n/a n/a 0 266
2002 101 56 8 57 5 n/a n/a 0 227
2003 101 56 8 57 5 n/a n/a 0 227
2004 201 105 43 195 10 n/a n/a 0 554
2005 197 114 46 199 6 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 198 95 66 239 5 n/a n/a 0 603
2007 179 93 61 224 5 n/a n/a 0 562
2008 203 96 49 241 4 n/a n/a 0 593
2009 180 96 53 269 6 n/a n/a 0 604
2010 147 88 50 283 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2011 131 89 43 335 3 2 11 0 614
2012 123 78 33 345 4 2 12 0 597
2013 104 86 34 366 2 1 18 0 611
2014 137 81 33 382 2 1 24 0 660
2015 146 101 36 368 6 1 37 0 695
2016 154 102 35 324 9 0 53 0 677
2017 186 100 34 292 8 0 57 0 677
2018 201 114 32 276 4 1 61 0 689
2019 185 122 32 250 5 0 54 0 648
2020 168 90 26 204 5 0 49 0 542
2021 160 72 36 181 4 1 46 0 500
2022 160 76 38 167 5 2 42 0 490
2023 187 69 20 166 5 4 53 0 504
2024 170 76 17 203 2 4 37 0 509

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 Holly Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 20.5 15.4 n/a
1989 326 21.3 15.3 8.6
1990 367 19.9 18.4 14.4
1991 376 24.2 15.5 27.9
1992 403 21.2 19.0 26.8
1993 442 26.9 16.4 12
1994 433 28.3 15.3 27.3
1995 520 32.3 16.1 30.6
1996 520 32.3 16.1 30.6
1997 554 34.7 16.0 24.9
1998 244 18.8 13.0 33.6
1999 262 23.8 11.0 32.8
2000 244 22.8 10.7 38.1
2001 266 25.1 10.6 37.2
2002 227 18.1 12.5 44.5
2003 227 18.1 12.5 44.5
2004 554 35.6 15.6 42.2
2005 562 36.5 15.4 52.1
2006 603 38.8 15.5 53.4
2007 562 39.3 14.3 59.1
2008 593 38.0 15.6 58.9
2009 604 49.0 12.3 71
2010 569 48.9 11.6 71.9
2011 614 45.7 13.4 73.9
2012 597 44.2 13.4 78.4
2013 611 42.8 14.2 80.5
2014 660 42.8 15.4 76.2
2015 695 47.0 14.7 78
2016 677 46.0 14.7 75.8
2017 677 42.0 16.1 71.8
2018 689 41.4 16.6 69.8
2019 648 41.8 15.4 68.2
2020 542 37.5 14.4 69.9
2021 500 30.0 16.6 63.8
2022 490 36.5 13.4 59.4
2023 504 36.7 13.7 62.9
2024 509 36.3 14.0 68.4

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 Holly Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 20.5 15.4 n/a
1989 326 21.3 15.3 8.6
1990 367 19.9 18.4 14.4
1991 376 24.2 15.5 27.9
1992 403 21.2 19.0 26.8
1993 442 26.9 16.4 12
1994 433 28.3 15.3 27.3
1995 520 32.3 16.1 30.6
1996 520 32.3 16.1 30.6
1997 554 34.7 16.0 24.9
1998 244 18.8 13.0 33.6
1999 262 23.8 11.0 32.8
2000 244 22.8 10.7 38.1
2001 266 25.1 10.6 37.2
2002 227 18.1 12.5 44.5
2003 227 18.1 12.5 44.5
2004 554 35.6 15.6 42.2
2005 562 36.5 15.4 52.1
2006 603 38.8 15.5 53.4
2007 562 39.3 14.3 59.1
2008 593 38.0 15.6 58.9
2009 604 49.0 12.3 71
2010 569 48.9 11.6 71.9
2011 614 45.7 13.4 73.9
2012 597 44.2 13.4 78.4
2013 611 42.8 14.2 80.5
2014 660 42.8 15.4 76.2
2015 695 47.0 14.7 78
2016 677 46.0 14.7 75.8
2017 677 42.0 16.1 71.8
2018 689 41.4 16.6 69.8
2019 648 41.8 15.4 68.2
2020 542 37.5 14.4 69.9
2021 500 30.0 16.6 63.8
2022 490 36.5 13.4 59.4
2023 504 36.7 13.7 62.9
2024 509 36.3 14.0 68.4

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 Holly Hills Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,750
2020 $15,557
2021 $14,927
2022 $17,829
2023 $18,727

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Holly Hills Elementary School

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 657th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 532nd of 933 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hills Elementary School)35.643.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)48.546.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Holly Hills Elementary School)44.435.2
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)49.947.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hills Elementary School)25.719.7
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)53.949.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Holly Hills Elementary School)1510.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)39.636.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Holly Hills Elementary School)29.131.4
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)41.139.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hills Elementary School)3452.2
 18.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)51.854.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Holly Hills Elementary School)26.234.2
 8%
   5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)42.142.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Holly Hills Elementary School)31.639.1
 7.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)50.849.7
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Holly Hills Elementary School)2827.4
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)43.139.9
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students648504
 22.2%
African American12269
 43.4%
American Indian55
Asian3220
 37.5%
Hispanic250166
 33.6%
Pacific Islander04
White185187
 1.1%
Two or More Races5453
 1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.2%62.9%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Hills Elementary School

Students at Holly Hills Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 33% White, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Holly Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Middle School
High : Cherry Creek High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 509 students attended Holly Hills Elementary School.

Holly Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Colorado 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 Colorado Department of Education.

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