Summary:
Holland Elementary is a public elementary school located in Springfield, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 233 students. The school is part of the Springfield R-XII district, which is ranked 182 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Holland Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a ranking between 599-865 out of over 1,000 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics, with only 38.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 32.7% for the district and 40.8% for the state. However, Holland Elementary performs better in English Language Arts (ELA), with 53.8% of 3rd graders and 41% of 5th graders proficient or better. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 78.11% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Interestingly, while the school's overall performance is below average, its ranking for low-socioeconomic status students is much higher, indicating that the school is doing a relatively good job of supporting this student population.
When comparing Holland Elementary to nearby schools within the same district, it generally performs worse on state assessments, particularly in mathematics. However, some nearby schools, such as Cowden Elementary and Sunshine Elementary, have similar demographics and performance levels, suggesting that Holland Elementary's challenges may be shared by other schools serving a high-needs population. Additionally, Holland Elementary has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.9% to 38.7% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Addressing this issue could be a key priority for the school and district.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Springfield R-Xii
SchoolDigger Rank:
345th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,590
Students who attend Holland Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5
Number of students: 232
Racial breakdown:
White:
64.7%
Hispanic:
15.9%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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African American:
6.0%
Asian:
5.2%
American Indian:
0.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75%
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