Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holton Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holton Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holton Elementary School's ranking?
Holton Elementary School is ranked #696 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Holton Elementary School?
540 students attend Holton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Holton Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holton Elementary School?
Holton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holton Elementary School offer ?
Holton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Holton Elementary School part of?
Holton Elementary School is part of Holton School District.
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