Holden Central Elementary School

Summary:

Holden Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 165 students in grades PK-4 in Holden, West Virginia, which is part of the Logan County Schools district. The school has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 114th out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 342nd out of 368 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the racial makeup of the student body has shifted, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 92.67% in 2020-2021 to 86.67% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of African American students has increased from 3.33% to 7.88% over the same period.

Holden Central Elementary School's performance on state assessments has been mixed, with 3rd and 4th-grade students scoring below the Logan County and West Virginia averages in both mathematics and English language arts in the 2023-2024 school year. However, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school outperformed the county and state averages in both subjects. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students ranking 97th out of 322 West Virginia elementary schools, while female students ranked 115th out of 317 in 2022-2023.

Despite these challenges, Holden Central Elementary School appears to have access to more resources compared to other schools in the district and state, with a higher per-student spending of $14,069 in the 2018-2019 school year and a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.5 to 18.3 students per teacher over the past three school years. However, these resources have not yet translated into consistently strong academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas, suggesting that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population to ensure equitable outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1034 Copperas Fork Rd
       Holden, WV  25625-7724


(304) 239-2771

District: Logan County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,069 Help


Students who attend Holden Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Logan Middle School
High:    Logan Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
African American:
7.9%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holden Central Elementary School ranks worse than 92.9% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Logan County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), African American (7.9%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holden Central Elementary School is 18.3, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Logan County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holden Central Elementary School is $14,069, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Logan County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holden Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holden Central Elementary School 342nd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Holden Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Logan County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Logan County Schools 47th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holden Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Holden Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 66.31 106th 420 74.8%
2010 53.43 175th 427 59.0%
2011 28.12 356th 426 16.4%
2012 28.90 354th 426 16.9%
2013 15.97 410th 428 4.2%
2014 25.05 367th 422 13.0%
2015 46.56 225th 408 44.9%
2016 53.02 188th 402 53.2%
2017 32.54 300th 399 24.8%
2018 60.09 146th 392 62.8%
2019 40.84 226th 383 41.0%
2021 43.00 214th 380 43.7%
2022 50.22 169th 375 54.9%
2023 63.79 114th 368 69.0%
2024 15.05 342nd 368 7.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Holden Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.36 181st 377 52.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holden Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.96 253rd 382 33.8%
2018 61.84 108th 368 70.7%
2021 53.23 131st 335 60.9%
2022 62.73 90th 347 74.1%
2023 77.64 39th 333 88.3%
2024 17.06 320th 336 4.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Holden Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 49.52 192nd 381 49.6%
2018 70.43 81st 366 77.9%
2019 53.09 153rd 339 54.9%
2021 41.53 192nd 322 40.4%
2022 54.63 127th 325 60.9%
2023 57.16 115th 317 63.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Holden Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 17.23 363rd 382 5.0%
2018 40.06 232nd 364 36.3%
2019 27.49 273rd 338 19.2%
2021 48.24 161st 333 51.7%
2022 43.77 174th 330 47.3%
2023 61.93 97th 322 69.9%
2024 21.22 293rd 325 9.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Holden Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.93 143rd 187 23.5%
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Rank History for White students at Holden Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.24 269th 382 29.6%
2018 58.67 144th 374 61.5%
2019 46.00 197th 373 47.2%
2021 43.71 208th 376 44.7%
2022 54.65 146th 373 60.9%
2023 65.76 103rd 366 71.9%
2024 12.54 352nd 367 4.1%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia 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: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Holden Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 175 175
1990 123 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1991 121 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1992 123 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1993 129 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1994 109 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1995 102 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1996 102 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1997 102 12 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1998 189 15 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1999 200 13 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2000 203 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2001 189 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2002 176 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2003 176 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2004 178 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2005 185 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 178 13 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 196
2007 177 18 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2008 186 22 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2009 214 17 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2010 219 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 237
2011 214 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 233
2012 210 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 223
2013 205 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 216
2014 193 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 203
2015 218 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 235
2016 201 15 1 2 0 0 5 0 224
2017 216 14 1 1 0 0 2 0 234
2018 183 10 0 0 0 0 6 0 199
2019 165 7 0 1 0 0 7 0 180
2020 148 5 0 1 0 0 7 0 161
2021 139 5 0 0 0 0 6 0 150
2022 128 9 0 0 0 0 5 0 142
2023 143 13 0 3 0 0 6 0 165

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 175 10.7 16.3 n/a
1990 133 11.7 11.3 35.3
1991 135 10.0 13.5 40
1992 133 10.0 13.3 40.6
1993 135 9.0 15.0 51.9
1994 115 9.0 12.8 61.7
1995 111 11.7 9.5 57.7
1996 111 11.7 9.5 57.7
1997 116 12.0 9.7 68.1
1998 207 14.0 14.8 66.7
1999 215 15.0 14.3 77.7
2000 213 15.5 13.7 73.2
2001 197 15.5 12.7 71.6
2002 190 15.0 12.7 64.7
2003 190 15.0 12.7 64.7
2004 187 16.0 11.7 62
2005 199 15.5 12.8 66.8
2006 196 14.5 13.5 60.7
2007 196 14.5 13.5 63.8
2008 209 14.5 14.4 56
2009 232 16.0 14.5 53
2010 237 15.0 15.8 51.5
2011 233 15.4 15.0 66.1
2012 223 15.0 14.8 63.7
2013 216 16.0 13.5 64.8
2014 203 16.0 12.6 n/a
2015 235 15.0 15.6 53.2
2016 224 16.0 14.0 58.9
2017 234 16.0 14.6 50.9
2018 199 15.0 13.2 63.8
2019 180 15.0 12.0 63.3
2020 161 13.0 12.3 70.8
2021 150 12.0 12.5 66
2022 142 10.0 14.2 n/a
2023 165 9.0 18.3 n/a

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 175 10.7 16.3 n/a
1990 133 11.7 11.3 35.3
1991 135 10.0 13.5 40
1992 133 10.0 13.3 40.6
1993 135 9.0 15.0 51.9
1994 115 9.0 12.8 61.7
1995 111 11.7 9.5 57.7
1996 111 11.7 9.5 57.7
1997 116 12.0 9.7 68.1
1998 207 14.0 14.8 66.7
1999 215 15.0 14.3 77.7
2000 213 15.5 13.7 73.2
2001 197 15.5 12.7 71.6
2002 190 15.0 12.7 64.7
2003 190 15.0 12.7 64.7
2004 187 16.0 11.7 62
2005 199 15.5 12.8 66.8
2006 196 14.5 13.5 60.7
2007 196 14.5 13.5 63.8
2008 209 14.5 14.4 56
2009 232 16.0 14.5 53
2010 237 15.0 15.8 51.5
2011 233 15.4 15.0 66.1
2012 223 15.0 14.8 63.7
2013 216 16.0 13.5 64.8
2014 203 16.0 12.6 n/a
2015 235 15.0 15.6 53.2
2016 224 16.0 14.0 58.9
2017 234 16.0 14.6 50.9
2018 199 15.0 13.2 63.8
2019 180 15.0 12.0 63.3
2020 161 13.0 12.3 70.8
2021 150 12.0 12.5 66
2022 142 10.0 14.2 n/a
2023 165 9.0 18.3 n/a

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 Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,053 (14.6%) $12,016 (85.4%) $14,069

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holden Central 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 226th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 114th of 368 Elementary schools
 28%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holden Central Elementary School)5062.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Logan County Schools)47.245.2
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holden Central Elementary School)31.356.5
 25.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Logan County Schools)40.739.7
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holden Central Elementary School)56.740
 16.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Logan County Schools)45.337.1
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holden Central Elementary School)4048
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Logan County Schools)47.535.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students180165
 8.3%
African American713
 85.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White165143
 13.3%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Holden Central Elementary School

Holden Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.1% of West Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Holden Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Logan Middle School
High : Logan Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended Holden Central Elementary School.

Students at Holden Central Elementary School are 87% White, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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