Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 625 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Holston Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holston Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Holston Elementary School?
625 students attend Holston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Holston Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holston Elementary School?
Holston Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holston Elementary School offer ?
Holston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Holston Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 625 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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