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#76 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 4% in state

Holland Elementary School

Elementary School · Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp · Holland, IN

A Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

408 Meridian St, Holland, IN 47541

  • Math 78% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+26.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.8 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$13,260
Chronic Absenteeism4%

Students at Holland Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency78%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
67%
2025
Math
78%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.6%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Holland 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,759

Median home value

$150,200

Median rent

$575/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

83.8%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Huntingburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–54.1 mi759Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$13,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holland Elementary School is listed in Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holland Elementary School

Holland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Holland, IN, part of Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holland Elementary School

What grades does Holland Elementary School serve?

Holland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Holland Elementary School?

Holland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holland Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holland Elementary School rank in IN?

Holland Elementary School ranks #76 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Holland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Holland Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holland Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Holland Elementary School a charter school?

No, Holland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holland Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Holland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holland Elementary School?

35.6% of students at Holland 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
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dubois County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.0%
Area population (ZIP 47541)
1,110
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
43
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 47541; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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