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Holm Elementary School

Summary:

Holm Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving around 470 students in grades PK-5. As part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in the state, Holm Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools over the past several years, typically around the 600th rank out of 900-1000 schools.

Holm Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentages of Hispanic (around 49%) and African American (around 18%) students compared to the state averages. Additionally, the school has very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 67-72% over the past 3 years, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Academically, Holm Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages on CMAS tests, with proficiency rates of just 30.6% in ELA and 28.8% in Math, compared to the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups, often ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Colorado elementary schools for these groups.

Holm Elementary's performance lags significantly behind nearby schools, such as Bradley International School and Southmoor Elementary, which are in the same district but have much higher test scores and rankings. Despite these challenges, Holm Elementary has been a consistently low-performing school for many years, with its ranking and star rating remaining stagnant in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools since at least 2013-2014. Addressing the unique needs of Holm's student population and implementing effective school improvement strategies could be crucial for enhancing the academic outcomes of this school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3185 South Willow Court
       Denver, CO  80231-4532

(720) 424-6350

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
638th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,245 Help


Students who attend Holm Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hamilton Middle School
High:    Thomas Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.1%
White:
22.3%
African American:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holm Elementary School ranks worse than 67.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 44th among 94 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.92. (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 Holm Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holm Elementary School is $17,245. 69 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holm Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holm Elementary School 638th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Holm Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holm Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Holm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.51 662nd 808 18.1%
2005 16.17 706th 823 14.2%
2006 21.19 677th 829 18.3%
2007 16.05 730th 852 14.3%
2008 21.19 695th 849 18.1%
2009 18.78 726th 872 16.7%
2010 27.67 703rd 925 24.0%
2011 24.86 732nd 935 21.7%
2012 33.80 661st 935 29.3%
2013 31.07 693rd 954 27.4%
2014 30.08 699th 962 27.3%
2015 38.30 535th 938 43.0%
2016 35.04 558th 914 38.9%
2017 34.38 586th 929 36.9%
2018 45.83 461st 917 49.7%
2019 39.72 546th 965 43.4%
2021 15.07 639th 710 10.0%
2022 29.99 618th 921 32.9%
2023 33.04 581st 933 37.7%
2024 27.92 638th 943 32.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Holm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.78 16th 43 62.8%
2022 54.83 8th 19 57.9%
2024 29.34 13th 15 13.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.36 80th 308 74.0%
2022 41.23 112th 203 44.8%
2023 29.19 209th 265 21.1%
2024 24.85 293rd 365 19.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Holm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.76 460th 690 33.3%
2019 36.02 459th 758 39.4%
2023 34.48 416th 642 35.2%
2024 15.32 585th 684 14.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Holm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.47 340th 693 50.9%
2019 29.91 519th 764 32.1%
2023 27.40 463rd 649 28.7%
2024 26.76 477th 683 30.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.20 33rd 172 80.8%
2019 50.92 109th 270 59.6%
2023 51.68 87th 197 55.8%
2024 22.75 201st 242 16.9%
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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.8)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Open Quote Bullying is encouraged. Staff is apathetic at best. Moving to a better city for better schools. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Open Quote My kids have had a great experience at Holm, but to get the best out of the school, you need to take an active part in your child's education. Talk with other parents to determine who would be the best teacher for your child before the next school year starts, take advantage of the after-school programs, and get involved in the Holm Helpers parent group. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Open Quote My daughter has been in this school for 2 days and we both already despise it. They only provide recess one day a week for each group of children because the teachers are not able to "handle" all of the 3rd grade on the playground at one time.... That says A LOT about the abilities of this staff! This is the most ridiculous school I have ever dealt with!! Completely unacceptable! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Holm Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 247 172 12 33 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1989 231 185 14 25 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1990 229 180 16 21 3 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 225 191 23 25 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1992 234 182 16 38 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1993 213 194 29 43 7 n/a n/a 0 486
1994 245 201 23 46 4 n/a n/a 0 519
1995 289 130 24 74 7 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 289 130 24 74 7 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 311 104 29 112 8 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 325 114 33 118 10 n/a n/a 0 600
1999 277 106 32 101 11 n/a n/a 0 527
2000 264 127 38 145 10 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 257 123 30 152 4 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 209 111 27 164 6 n/a n/a 0 517
2003 209 111 27 164 6 n/a n/a 0 517
2004 185 121 22 184 7 n/a n/a 0 519
2005 156 124 22 232 5 n/a n/a 0 539
2006 140 114 12 227 8 n/a n/a 0 501
2007 120 114 15 205 10 n/a n/a 0 464
2008 111 126 22 244 12 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 106 111 24 245 14 n/a n/a 0 500
2010 108 115 31 263 13 n/a n/a 0 530
2011 117 110 24 299 9 7 18 0 584
2012 114 114 22 370 7 5 24 0 656
2013 96 100 20 333 5 5 27 0 586
2014 115 97 25 320 7 5 31 0 600
2015 122 123 16 298 7 4 38 0 608
2016 85 98 23 272 6 0 28 0 512
2017 77 80 22 271 4 0 32 0 486
2018 82 88 24 260 3 2 27 0 486
2019 94 76 19 266 1 3 21 0 480
2020 112 73 19 241 2 4 24 0 475
2021 110 81 11 215 3 6 26 0 452
2022 116 80 14 207 2 6 33 0 458
2023 105 84 15 231 1 5 29 0 470

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 Holm Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 21.2 21.9 n/a
1989 455 22.2 20.4 21.5
1990 449 23.6 19.0 22.5
1991 466 23.7 19.6 27.5
1992 471 21.2 22.2 29.1
1993 486 25.2 19.3 26.7
1994 519 25.3 20.5 33.1
1995 524 21.3 24.6 27.9
1996 524 21.3 24.6 27.9
1997 564 29.1 19.4 29.8
1998 600 30.3 19.8 30.3
1999 527 24.1 21.9 23.5
2000 584 27.0 21.6 35.6
2001 566 31.5 18.0 33.9
2002 517 29.0 17.8 41.2
2003 517 29.0 17.8 41.2
2004 519 26.7 19.4 46.8
2005 539 28.6 18.8 56.6
2006 501 28.9 17.3 56.9
2007 464 25.5 18.2 60.3
2008 515 27.0 19.1 70.5
2009 500 31.0 16.1 72.4
2010 530 30.2 17.5 79.4
2011 584 30.7 19.0 80.8
2012 656 29.2 22.4 81.3
2013 586 36.4 16.0 83.3
2014 600 35.2 17.0 84
2015 608 35.0 17.3 77.8
2016 512 32.0 16.0 81.1
2017 486 31.5 15.4 84
2018 486 29.8 16.2 83.5
2019 480 28.9 16.5 81.5
2020 475 28.7 16.5 77.5
2021 452 29.1 15.5 72.1
2022 458 30.3 15.0 67.7
2023 470 30.3 15.5 67

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 Holm Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 21.2 21.9 n/a
1989 455 22.2 20.4 21.5
1990 449 23.6 19.0 22.5
1991 466 23.7 19.6 27.5
1992 471 21.2 22.2 29.1
1993 486 25.2 19.3 26.7
1994 519 25.3 20.5 33.1
1995 524 21.3 24.6 27.9
1996 524 21.3 24.6 27.9
1997 564 29.1 19.4 29.8
1998 600 30.3 19.8 30.3
1999 527 24.1 21.9 23.5
2000 584 27.0 21.6 35.6
2001 566 31.5 18.0 33.9
2002 517 29.0 17.8 41.2
2003 517 29.0 17.8 41.2
2004 519 26.7 19.4 46.8
2005 539 28.6 18.8 56.6
2006 501 28.9 17.3 56.9
2007 464 25.5 18.2 60.3
2008 515 27.0 19.1 70.5
2009 500 31.0 16.1 72.4
2010 530 30.2 17.5 79.4
2011 584 30.7 19.0 80.8
2012 656 29.2 22.4 81.3
2013 586 36.4 16.0 83.3
2014 600 35.2 17.0 84
2015 608 35.0 17.3 77.8
2016 512 32.0 16.0 81.1
2017 486 31.5 15.4 84
2018 486 29.8 16.2 83.5
2019 480 28.9 16.5 81.5
2020 475 28.7 16.5 77.5
2021 452 29.1 15.5 72.1
2022 458 30.3 15.0 67.7
2023 470 30.3 15.5 67

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 Holm Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,548
2020 $15,288
2021 $14,756
2022 $16,233
2023 $17,245

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Holm 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 546th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 581st of 933 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holm Elementary School)29.335.6
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)39.440.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Holm Elementary School)33.835.8
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)37.536.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holm Elementary School)41.534.1
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)43.640.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Holm Elementary School)24.312.5
 11.8%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Holm Elementary School)23.911.5
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)25.926.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holm Elementary School)46.535.5
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.341.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Holm Elementary School)45.850
 4.2%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.933.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Holm Elementary School)40.635.1
 5.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.840.3
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Holm Elementary School)34.631.8
 2.8%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 1)32.730.3
 2.4%
   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 Students480470
 2.1%
African American7684
 10.5%
American Indian11
Asian1915
 21.1%
Hispanic266231
 13.2%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White94105
 11.7%
Two or More Races2129
 38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.5%67%
 14.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holm Elementary School

Holm Elementary School ranks 638th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Holm Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamilton Middle School
High : Thomas Jefferson High School

Students at Holm Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 22% White, 18% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Holm Elementary School.


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