Below Average
#1540 of 1,815 schools in CO
Holyoke Elementary School
Elementary School · Holyoke School District No. Re-1j · Holyoke, CO
A Holyoke School District No. Re-1j elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
326 E KELLOGG, Holyoke, CO 80734
- Math 19% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holyoke Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 72 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Holyoke 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Low176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holyoke), 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
$56,214
Median home value
$263,800
Median rent
$1,000/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Holyoke School District No. Re-1j
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holyoke Elementary School is listed in Holyoke School District No. Re-1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holyoke Elementary School
Holyoke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Holyoke, CO, part of Holyoke School District No. Re-1j, serving approximately 290 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,540 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holyoke Elementary School
What grades does Holyoke Elementary School serve?
Holyoke Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Holyoke Elementary School?
Holyoke Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holyoke Elementary School rank in CO?
Holyoke Elementary School ranks #1,540 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Holyoke Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holyoke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Holyoke Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holyoke Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holyoke Elementary School a charter school?
No, Holyoke Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holyoke Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Holyoke Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holyoke Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Holyoke 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Phillips County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (970) 854-3411
- Area population (ZIP 80734)
- 2,976
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 80734; 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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