Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holm Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Holm Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Holm Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holm Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
18%
5%
White
23%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holm Elementary School's ranking?
Holm Elementary School is ranked #1105 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Holm Elementary School often compared to?
Holm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuels Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Holm Elementary School?
470 students attend Holm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Holm Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holm Elementary School?
Holm Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Holm Elementary School offer ?
Holm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Holm Elementary School part of?
Holm Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Holm Elementary School located?
Holm Elementary School is located in the Southeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Southeast.
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