Holden Elementary School

132 W School St
Kent, OH 44240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Holden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Holden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Holden Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Holden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holden Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1927 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Holden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
21%
17%
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White
59%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Holden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Holden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holden Elementary School's ranking?
Holden Elementary School is ranked #1927 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Holden Elementary School often compared to?
Holden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longcoy Elementary School, Davey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Holden Elementary School?
244 students attend Holden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Holden Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holden Elementary School?
Holden Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holden Elementary School offer ?
Holden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Holden Elementary School part of?
Holden Elementary School is part of Kent City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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