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#719 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 40% in state
Holm Elementary School
Elementary School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3185 SOUTH WILLOW COURT, Denver, CO 80231
- Math 33% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holm Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Holm Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,961
Median home value
$489,900
Median rent
$1,727/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
38.5%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Samuels Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| The Cottage at Holly RidgeEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 1.1 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Southmoor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 394 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #93 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holm Elementary School is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holm Elementary School
Holm Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #719 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holm Elementary School
What grades does Holm Elementary School serve?
Holm Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Holm Elementary School?
Holm Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holm Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holm Elementary School rank in CO?
Holm Elementary School ranks #719 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Holm Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holm Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Holm Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holm Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holm Elementary School a charter school?
No, Holm Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holm Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Holm Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holm Elementary School?
69.6% of students at Holm Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (720) 424-6350
- Area population (ZIP 80231)
- 35,297
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80231; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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