Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Holgate Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Holgate Elementary School's student population of 165 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holgate Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holgate Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holgate Elementary School's ranking?
Holgate Elementary School is ranked #800 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Holgate Elementary School?
165 students attend Holgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Holgate Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holgate Elementary School?
Holgate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holgate Elementary School offer ?
Holgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Holgate Elementary School part of?
Holgate Elementary School is part of Holgate Local School District.
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