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#3161 of 3,813 schools in IL

William Holliday Elem School

Elementary School · Pontiac-w Holliday Sd 105 · Fairview Heights, IL

A Pontiac-w Holliday Sd 105 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 Joseph Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$15,460
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at William Holliday Elem School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where William Holliday Elem 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 St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,449/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairview Heights), 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

$78,423

Median home value

$167,900

Median rent

$1,222/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Elite Scholars Steam AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–82.4 mi45Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pontiac-w Holliday Sd 105

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

William Holliday Elem School is listed in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William Holliday Elem School

William Holliday Elem School is a public elementary school in Fairview Heights, IL, part of Pontiac-w Holliday Sd 105, serving approximately 410 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,161 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William Holliday Elem School

What grades does William Holliday Elem School serve?

William Holliday Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend William Holliday Elem School?

William Holliday Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William Holliday Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at William Holliday Elem School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William Holliday Elem School rank in IL?

William Holliday Elem School ranks #3,161 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is William Holliday Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

William Holliday Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 William Holliday Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William Holliday Elem School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is William Holliday Elem School a charter school?

No, William Holliday Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William Holliday Elem School a Title I school?

No, William Holliday Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Holliday Elem School?

60.5% of students at William Holliday Elem 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
410
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 62208)
16,653
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
40.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 62208; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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