Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holly Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Holly Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Holly Hills Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Holly Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holly Hills Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1029 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
14%
5%
White
37%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Holly Hills Elementary School is ranked #1029 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Holly Hills Elementary School?
504 students attend Holly Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Holly Hills Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Hills Elementary School?
Holly Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Holly Hills Elementary School offer ?
Holly Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Holly Hills Elementary School part of?
Holly Hills Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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Date
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
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