Hollywood Elementary

Summary:

Hollywood Elementary is a public elementary school located in Beckley, West Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 249. The school is part of the Raleigh County Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hollywood Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in West Virginia, ranking 7th out of 368 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the Raleigh County and West Virginia state averages in proficiency rates for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 89.3% of 3rd graders, 71.4% of 4th graders, and 80.6% of 5th graders at Hollywood Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 56.7% and 53.2% at the district and state levels, respectively. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 89.96% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is less diverse compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Stratton Elementary and Beckley Elementary.

Additionally, Hollywood Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 45.27% of students qualifying in the 2020-2021 school year, which is lower than the district and state averages, indicating a higher socioeconomic status among the school's student population. When compared to nearby schools, it is clear that Hollywood Elementary stands out in terms of its academic performance and overall ranking, with schools like Crescent Elementary and Maxwell Hill Elementary also demonstrating strong academic results, while some other nearby schools, such as Stratton Elementary and Beckley Elementary, have lower academic proficiency rates and rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 412 Old Mill Rd
       Beckley, WV  25801-9554


(304) 256-4590

District: Raleigh County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,793 Help


Students who attend Hollywood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Park Middle School
High:    Woodrow Wilson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Two or more races:
7.2%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hollywood Elementary ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks first among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Raleigh County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), two or more races (7.2%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hollywood Elementary is 14.6. 13 elementary schools in the Raleigh County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hollywood Elementary is $11,793. 11 elementary schools in the Raleigh County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hollywood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollywood Elementary 7th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Hollywood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Raleigh County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Raleigh County Schools 12th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hollywood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hollywood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 80.75 41st 420 90.2%
2010 83.27 31st 427 92.7%
2011 79.25 42nd 426 90.1%
2012 76.31 55th 426 87.1%
2013 69.91 79th 428 81.5%
2014 59.52 129th 422 69.4%
2015 86.71 24th 408 94.1%
2016 89.82 19th 402 95.3%
2017 93.99 8th 399 98.0%
2018 95.61 7th 392 98.2%
2019 86.80 28th 383 92.7%
2021 92.95 16th 380 95.8%
2022 96.71 4th 375 98.9%
2023 96.48 6th 368 98.4%
2024 96.24 7th 368 98.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hollywood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.77 119th 218 45.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hollywood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.71 14th 377 96.3%
2019 80.63 23rd 185 87.6%
2023 92.30 7th 180 96.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hollywood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.65 4th 382 99.0%
2018 87.69 14th 368 96.2%
2021 89.20 8th 335 97.6%
2022 89.64 11th 347 96.8%
2023 79.43 34th 333 89.8%
2024 88.89 17th 336 94.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hollywood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 92.47 4th 381 99.0%
2018 92.51 5th 366 98.6%
2019 77.39 51st 339 85.0%
2021 76.46 48th 322 85.1%
2022 93.08 5th 325 98.5%
2023 93.70 7th 317 97.8%
2024 95.93 3rd 316 99.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hollywood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 85.32 21st 382 94.5%
2018 93.09 7th 364 98.1%
2019 84.79 27th 338 92.0%
2021 95.46 9th 333 97.3%
2022 96.05 5th 330 98.5%
2023 93.99 8th 322 97.5%
2024 92.75 10th 325 96.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hollywood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 6.58 68th 75 9.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hollywood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 94.65 6th 382 98.4%
2018 95.67 7th 374 98.1%
2019 87.59 27th 373 92.8%
2021 93.11 15th 376 96.0%
2022 96.09 6th 373 98.4%
2023 95.92 7th 366 98.1%
2024 95.71 10th 367 97.3%
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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 Hollywood Elementary

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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 355 355
1990 336 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1991 321 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1992 307 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 299 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 294 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1995 303 8 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 303 8 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 314 5 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 303 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1999 296 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 298 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2001 285 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2002 256 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2003 256 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2004 216 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2005 200 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 203 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2007 220 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2008 232 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2009 267 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 252 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 260
2011 252 6 0 1 0 0 7 0 266
2012 264 5 2 3 0 0 6 0 280
2013 259 6 4 4 0 0 5 0 278
2014 254 3 4 5 0 0 4 0 270
2015 282 5 2 3 0 0 12 0 304
2016 279 2 2 1 0 0 12 0 296
2017 261 10 1 1 0 0 13 0 286
2018 256 3 0 1 0 0 10 0 270
2019 241 1 1 0 0 0 16 0 259
2020 245 1 0 0 0 0 16 0 262
2021 224 4 1 0 0 0 14 0 243
2022 207 2 2 1 0 0 17 0 229
2023 224 4 2 1 0 0 18 0 249

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 Hollywood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 355 20.5 17.3 n/a
1990 338 18.0 18.7 23.4
1991 323 17.0 19.0 19.8
1992 310 17.0 18.2 21.3
1993 307 18.0 17.1 24.4
1994 307 18.0 17.1 26.4
1995 314 20.0 15.7 22.9
1996 314 20.0 15.7 22.9
1997 322 22.0 14.6 25.2
1998 309 19.0 16.3 25.6
1999 302 18.0 16.8 38.1
2000 303 18.0 16.8 37.6
2001 288 18.0 16.0 39.2
2002 261 18.0 14.5 34.1
2003 261 18.0 14.5 34.1
2004 222 15.0 14.8 45.5
2005 205 14.5 14.1 42
2006 212 14.5 14.6 42.9
2007 231 14.5 15.9 44.2
2008 244 14.5 16.8 37.3
2009 276 15.5 17.8 40.9
2010 260 16.0 16.2 39.2
2011 266 19.0 14.0 43.2
2012 280 16.0 17.5 43.2
2013 278 17.0 16.3 44.2
2014 270 16.0 16.8 n/a
2015 304 18.0 16.8 28.9
2016 296 18.0 16.4 31.8
2017 286 17.0 16.8 31.8
2018 270 16.0 16.8 44.1
2019 259 16.0 16.1 44.4
2020 262 16.0 16.3 43.9
2021 243 17.0 14.2 45.3
2022 229 16.0 14.3 n/a
2023 249 17.0 14.6 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 Hollywood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 355 20.5 17.3 n/a
1990 338 18.0 18.7 23.4
1991 323 17.0 19.0 19.8
1992 310 17.0 18.2 21.3
1993 307 18.0 17.1 24.4
1994 307 18.0 17.1 26.4
1995 314 20.0 15.7 22.9
1996 314 20.0 15.7 22.9
1997 322 22.0 14.6 25.2
1998 309 19.0 16.3 25.6
1999 302 18.0 16.8 38.1
2000 303 18.0 16.8 37.6
2001 288 18.0 16.0 39.2
2002 261 18.0 14.5 34.1
2003 261 18.0 14.5 34.1
2004 222 15.0 14.8 45.5
2005 205 14.5 14.1 42
2006 212 14.5 14.6 42.9
2007 231 14.5 15.9 44.2
2008 244 14.5 16.8 37.3
2009 276 15.5 17.8 40.9
2010 260 16.0 16.2 39.2
2011 266 19.0 14.0 43.2
2012 280 16.0 17.5 43.2
2013 278 17.0 16.3 44.2
2014 270 16.0 16.8 n/a
2015 304 18.0 16.8 28.9
2016 296 18.0 16.4 31.8
2017 286 17.0 16.8 31.8
2018 270 16.0 16.8 44.1
2019 259 16.0 16.1 44.4
2020 262 16.0 16.3 43.9
2021 243 17.0 14.2 45.3
2022 229 16.0 14.3 n/a
2023 249 17.0 14.6 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 Hollywood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,285 (10.9%) $10,508 (89.1%) $11,793

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hollywood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 28th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 6th of 368 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hollywood Elementary)82.979.4
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Raleigh County Schools)4956.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hollywood Elementary)65.764.7
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Raleigh County Schools)4445.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hollywood Elementary)5084.6
 34.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Raleigh County Schools)39.144.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hollywood Elementary)56.876.9
 20.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Raleigh County Schools)47.345.4
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hollywood Elementary)77.475
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Raleigh County Schools)42.545.1
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hollywood Elementary)80.772.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Raleigh County Schools)50.749.1
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Hollywood Elementary)64.552.8
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Raleigh County Schools)35.435.3
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students259249
 3.9%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White241224
 7.1%
Two or More Races1618
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hollywood Elementary

Students who attend Hollywood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Park Middle School
High : Woodrow Wilson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended Hollywood Elementary.

Students at Hollywood Elementary are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes! Hollywood Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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