Holden Elementary

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Holden Elementary ranks 281 st of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Holden Elementary is a public elementary school in Holden, Missouri, serving 564 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Holden R-III school district, which is ranked 159 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holden Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state averages on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests in Mathematics and English Language Arts across grades 3-5. For example, in 2022-2023, 50% of 3rd graders, 60.7% of 4th graders, and 44.5% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.1%, 43.8%, and 39.1%, respectively. The school's performance for low socioeconomic status students has been particularly impressive, ranking in the top 10% of Missouri elementary schools in this category.

While Holden Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.07%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations, the school has been able to provide a high-quality education for its diverse student body, including a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools, such as Pleasant Hill Primary and Sherwood Elementary, Holden Elementary generally performs better on state assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, some nearby schools, like East Lynne Elementary, have also demonstrated strong academic performance, suggesting opportunities for Holden Elementary to learn from and collaborate with these high-performing schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1903 S Market
Holden, MO 64040-1674

(816) 732-6071

District: Holden R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
281^st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,733

Students who attend Holden Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Holden Middle
High:	Holden High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 564

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Holden Elementary ranks better than 68.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.33. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holden Elementary is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Holden Elementary employs 35.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holden Elementary is $9,733.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Holden Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Holden Elementary 281^st of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Holden Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Holden R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Holden R-III 159^th of 376 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
2009	59.74	407^th	1053	61.3%
2010	45.42	649^th	1066	39.1%
2011	57.38	483^rd	1088	55.6%
2012	53.15	554^th	1085	48.9%
2013	52.79	557^th	1108	49.7%
2014	47.60	615^th	1089	43.5%
2015	35.30	767^th	1058	27.5%
2016	25.13	695^th	865	19.7%
2017	45.54	594^th	1032	42.4%
2018	34.72	717^th	1045	31.4%
2019	42.05	627^th	1052	40.4%
2021	48.94	475^th	901	47.3%
2022	68.13	264^th	908	70.9%
2023	67.33	281^st	898	68.7%

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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
2018	20.68	779^th	887	12.2%
2019	33.80	674^th	907	25.7%
2021	61.78	150^th	574	73.9%
2022	73.27	76^th	532	85.7%
2023	79.67	59^th	611	90.3%

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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
2018	22.86	772^nd	898	14.0%
2019	26.64	738^th	917	19.5%
2021	36.19	449^th	691	35.0%
2022	56.13	280^th	675	58.5%
2023	53.86	304^th	673	54.8%

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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.

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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Sunday, March 23, 2014

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

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

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

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holden Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 627^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 281^st of 898 Elementary schools	28.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holden Elementary)	54.1	50	4.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holden R-III)	54.1	50	4.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holden Elementary)	50	53.1	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holden R-III)	50	53.1	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holden Elementary)	37.2	60.7	23.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holden R-III)	37.2	60.7	23.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holden Elementary)	43.1	55.6	12.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holden R-III)	43.1	55.6	12.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holden Elementary)	32.1	44.5	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holden R-III)	32.1	44.5	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Holden Elementary)	38.8	37.8	1%
5th Grade Science (Holden R-III)	38.8	37.8	1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holden Elementary)	38.1	41.2	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holden R-III)	38.1	41.2	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	546	564	3.3%
African American	7	8	14.3%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	19	29	52.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	478	508	6.3%
Two or More Races	38	16	57.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	46.6%	1.6%

Schools Near Holden Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1903 S Market	Holden	64040	Johnson County	Holden R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 732-6071	564	36	15.7	46.6%	508 (90.1%)	8 (1.4%)	29 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	67.3	281^st of 898 public elementary schools	68.7%		68.1	264^th of 908 public elementary schools	70.9%	17	50.0	60.7	44.5		37.8		53.1	55.6	41.2		$9,733	$1,657	$8,077
Kingsville Elementary	Public	K-6	101 E Adriatic	Kingsville	64061	Johnson County	Kingsville R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 597-3422	141	12	12.2	41.8%	128 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.0%)	22	727^th of 898 public elementary schools	19.0%		12.1	809^th of 908 public elementary schools	10.9%	82	18.7		12.0		24.0		18.7		20.0	36.4	$12,842	$698	$12,144
Crest Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	94 NW 58 Hwy	Centerview	64019	Johnson County	Johnson County R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 656-3315	241	17	14.5	42.3%	223 (92.5%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	47.4	486^th of 898 public elementary schools	45.9%		65.7	291^st of 908 public elementary schools	68.0%	195	23.2	44.4	44.8		42.2		39.6	37.7	39.5		$9,621	$1,841	$7,780
Strasburg Elementary	Public	K-8	608 W State Rte E	Strasburg	64090	Cass County	Strasburg C-3	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 680-3333	126	13	9.5	26.2%	110 (87.3%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)								(n/a)				33.4		7.2				27.8	$11,123	$1,071	$10,051
Chilhowee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	101 SW State Route 2	Chilhowee	64733	Johnson County	Chilhowee R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 678-4511	71	8	9.2	39.4%	64 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)								(n/a)										15.3	$14,653	$1,725	$12,928
East Lynne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	24706 S State Rte K	East Lynne	64743	Cass County	East Lynne 40	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 925-2380	157	17	9.0	31.8%	150 (95.5%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)		78.9									$12,518	$965	$11,553
Sherwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	33300 S Sherwood Dr	Creighton	64739	Henry County	Sherwood Cass R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 499-2202	384	30	12.8	45.6%	350 (91.1%)	4 (1.0%)	13 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	35.4	607^th of 898 public elementary schools	32.4%		49.9	454^th of 908 public elementary schools	50.0%	153	27.6	45.6	18.3		26.8		29.3	54.4	31.0		$10,274	$482	$9,791
Martin Warren Elementary	Public	3-5	105 S Maguire	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-7160	380	31	12.3	39.2%	297 (78.2%)	20 (5.3%)	21 (5.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.1%)	29 (7.6%)	41.1	556^th of 898 public elementary schools	38.1%		52.8	429^th of 908 public elementary schools	52.8%	127	23.9	30.6	33.9		38.3		38.1	38.7	42.9		$11,962	$1,071	$10,892
Sterling Elementary	Public	3-5	522 E Gay	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-7478	389	30	13.1	32.4%	294 (75.6%)	14 (3.6%)	25 (6.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	47 (12.1%)	47.7	483^rd of 898 public elementary schools	46.2%		44.4	514^th of 908 public elementary schools	43.4%	31	37.3	35.0	29.1		36.1		50.0	36.7	45.9		$10,995	$528	$10,467
Maple Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	950 Hamilton Street	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 422-5770	440	36	12.2	36.8%	323 (73.4%)	17 (3.9%)	39 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	46 (10.5%)								(n/a)											$11,206	$802	$10,404

Frequently Asked Questions about Holden Elementary

Is Holden Elementary a good school?

Holden Elementary ranks 281^st of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Holden Elementary in?

Holden R-III

What schools do graduates of Holden Elementary attend?

Students who attend Holden Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holden Middle
High : Holden High

How many students attend Holden Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 564 students attended Holden Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Holden Elementary?

Students at Holden Elementary are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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