Holden Elementary

Summary:

Holden Elementary is a public elementary school serving 564 students in grades PK-5 in Holden, Missouri, which is part of the Holden R-III school district. This school has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate over the years, ranging from a high of 4 stars in 2023-2024 and 2021-2022 to a low of 1 star in 2015-2016 and 2014-2015.

One of Holden Elementary's key strengths is its performance with low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 58th out of 625 Missouri elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and 59th out of 611 in the 2022-2023 school year, both with a 5-star rating. The school also excels in mathematics, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 56% of 3rd graders, 57.1% of 4th graders, and 51.5% of 5th graders scored proficient or better on the MAP Mathematics assessment, compared to the state averages of 40.8%, 44.4%, and 38.4% respectively. While not as strong as its mathematics performance, Holden Elementary's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are still above the state averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Sterling Elementary, Sherwood Elementary, and Crest Ridge Elementary, Holden Elementary generally outperforms them in both mathematics and ELA proficiency rates, particularly at the 3rd and 4th grade levels. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.3% to 26.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state's target of 10% or less. This is an area that the school and Holden R-III district should focus on addressing.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1903 S Market
       Holden, MO  64040-1674


(816) 732-6071

District: Holden R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,733 Help


Students who attend Holden Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Holden Middle
High:    Holden High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  530

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holden Elementary ranks better than 77% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.77. (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: White (89.1%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holden Elementary is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holden Elementary is $9,733.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holden Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Holden Elementary 208th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Holden Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Holden R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Holden R-III 151st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holden Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Holden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 59.74 407th 1053 61.3%
2010 45.42 649th 1066 39.1%
2011 57.38 483rd 1088 55.6%
2012 53.15 554th 1085 48.9%
2013 52.79 557th 1108 49.7%
2014 47.60 615th 1089 43.5%
2015 35.30 767th 1058 27.5%
2016 25.13 695th 865 19.7%
2017 45.54 594th 1032 42.4%
2018 34.72 717th 1045 31.4%
2019 42.05 627th 1052 40.4%
2021 48.94 475th 901 47.3%
2022 68.13 264th 908 70.9%
2023 67.33 281st 898 68.7%
2024 73.77 208th 906 77.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.68 779th 887 12.2%
2019 33.80 674th 907 25.7%
2021 61.78 150th 574 73.9%
2022 73.27 76th 532 85.7%
2023 79.67 59th 611 90.3%
2024 80.81 58th 625 90.7%
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Rank History for White students at Holden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.86 772nd 898 14.0%
2019 26.64 738th 917 19.5%
2021 36.19 449th 691 35.0%
2022 56.13 280th 675 58.5%
2023 53.86 304th 673 54.8%
2024 60.94 246th 668 63.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Sunday, March 23, 2014

Open Quote There is a lot of bullying that takes place here. Most of it perpetrated by the teachers, principal, and school police officer. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Holden Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 571 571
1992 572 10 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 592
1993 583 11 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1994 581 11 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 608
1995 414 10 2 7 7 n/a n/a 0 440
1996 414 10 2 7 7 n/a n/a 0 440
1997 434 10 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 452
1998 452 9 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 458 5 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 476
2000 429 2 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2001 422 2 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 429
2002 371 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 371 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 334 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 282 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 299 4 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2007 340 7 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 354
2008 328 8 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 644 9 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2010 642 9 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 664
2011 618 9 1 17 2 0 11 0 658
2012 578 10 2 21 3 0 6 0 620
2013 574 11 3 26 1 0 0 0 615
2014 532 7 2 28 0 0 23 0 592
2015 516 5 4 21 0 0 20 0 566
2016 505 8 4 16 0 0 20 0 553
2017 515 4 4 15 0 0 25 0 563
2018 479 5 3 15 2 0 33 0 537
2019 478 7 1 19 3 0 38 0 546
2020 494 5 0 20 4 0 25 0 548
2021 480 5 0 21 2 1 29 0 538
2022 497 6 0 20 3 1 22 0 549
2023 508 8 1 29 1 1 16 0 564
2024 472 7 1 29 1 0 20 0 530

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 Holden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 571 31.3 18.2 n/a
1992 592 32.1 18.4 n/a
1993 603 35.5 17.0 n/a
1994 608 39.5 15.4 0
1995 440 29.3 15.0 n/a
1996 440 29.3 15.0 n/a
1997 452 30.7 14.7 31.9
1998 470 29.7 15.8 31.9
1999 476 33.7 14.1 40.8
2000 437 34.3 12.7 44.4
2001 429 31.3 13.7 40.3
2002 374 30.5 12.3 28.1
2003 374 30.5 12.3 28.1
2004 338 27.6 12.2 38.2
2005 286 19.7 14.5 40.2
2006 308 19.7 15.6 34.7
2007 354 18.6 19.0 39
2008 343 23.4 14.7 42
2009 660 43.0 15.3 40.9
2010 664 43.7 15.1 46.4
2011 658 43.7 15.0 47
2012 620 42.8 14.4 47.1
2013 615 42.5 14.4 51.4
2014 592 43.1 13.7 53.9
2015 566 41.0 13.8 51.9
2016 553 41.0 13.4 44.1
2017 563 38.1 14.7 44.6
2018 537 36.0 14.9 44.3
2019 546 34.6 15.7 45.1
2020 548 36.4 15.0 47.8
2021 538 35.1 15.3 48.1
2022 549 33.1 16.5 37.9
2023 564 35.8 15.7 46.6
2024 530 36.0 14.7 47.5

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 Holden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 571 31.3 18.2 n/a
1992 592 32.1 18.4 n/a
1993 603 35.5 17.0 n/a
1994 608 39.5 15.4 0
1995 440 29.3 15.0 n/a
1996 440 29.3 15.0 n/a
1997 452 30.7 14.7 31.9
1998 470 29.7 15.8 31.9
1999 476 33.7 14.1 40.8
2000 437 34.3 12.7 44.4
2001 429 31.3 13.7 40.3
2002 374 30.5 12.3 28.1
2003 374 30.5 12.3 28.1
2004 338 27.6 12.2 38.2
2005 286 19.7 14.5 40.2
2006 308 19.7 15.6 34.7
2007 354 18.6 19.0 39
2008 343 23.4 14.7 42
2009 660 43.0 15.3 40.9
2010 664 43.7 15.1 46.4
2011 658 43.7 15.0 47
2012 620 42.8 14.4 47.1
2013 615 42.5 14.4 51.4
2014 592 43.1 13.7 53.9
2015 566 41.0 13.8 51.9
2016 553 41.0 13.4 44.1
2017 563 38.1 14.7 44.6
2018 537 36.0 14.9 44.3
2019 546 34.6 15.7 45.1
2020 548 36.4 15.0 47.8
2021 538 35.1 15.3 48.1
2022 549 33.1 16.5 37.9
2023 564 35.8 15.7 46.6
2024 530 36.0 14.7 47.5

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 Holden Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $376 (4.1%) $8,840 (95.9%) $9,216
2020 $698 (7.8%) $8,244 (92.2%) $8,941
2021 $1,389 (15.1%) $7,781 (84.9%) $9,170
2022 $1,657 (17.0%) $8,076 (83.0%) $9,733

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Holden Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 627th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 281st of 898 Elementary schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holden Elementary)54.150
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Holden R-III)54.150
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holden Elementary)5053.1
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holden R-III)5053.1
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holden Elementary)37.260.7
 23.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Holden R-III)37.260.7
 23.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holden Elementary)43.155.6
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Holden R-III)43.155.6
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holden Elementary)32.144.5
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Holden R-III)32.144.5
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Holden Elementary)38.837.8
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Holden R-III)38.837.8
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holden Elementary)38.141.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Holden R-III)38.141.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students546564
 3.3%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian11
Hispanic1929
 52.6%
Pacific Islander01
White478508
 6.3%
Two or More Races3816
 57.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.1%46.6%
 1.6%


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Holden Elementary ranks 208th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Holden Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holden Middle
High : Holden High

Students at Holden Elementary are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 530 students attended Holden Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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