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#1547 of 2,648 schools in NC
Holt Elementary
Elementary School · Durham Public Schools · Durham, NC
A Durham Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4019 Holt School Road, Durham, NC 27704
- Math 45% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holt Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Holt Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), 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
$62,435
Median home value
$270,000
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,029 | Compare → |
| Voyager AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,363 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Hillandale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 529 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Durham Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #33 of 54
- District spending per student
- $15,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holt Elementary is listed in Durham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holt Elementary
Holt Elementary is a public elementary school in Durham, NC, part of Durham Public Schools, serving approximately 618 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,547 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holt Elementary
What grades does Holt Elementary serve?
Holt Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Holt Elementary?
Holt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holt Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holt Elementary rank in NC?
Holt Elementary ranks #1,547 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Holt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Holt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Holt Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holt Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holt Elementary a charter school?
No, Holt Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holt Elementary a Title I school?
No, Holt Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holt Elementary?
99.5% of students at Holt Elementary 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
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (919) 560-3928
- Area population (ZIP 27704)
- 41,346
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 27704; 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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