Is Holly Hills Elementary School a good school?

Holly Hills Elementary School ranks 616 th of 921 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Holly Hills Elementary School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 490 students attended Holly Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Holly Hills Elementary School?

Students at Holly Hills Elementary School are 34% Hispanic, 33% White, 16% African American, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Holly Hills Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Holly Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : West Middle School High : Cherry Creek High School

Holly Hills Elementary School in Denver CO

Performance Trends

Compare Details Holly Hills Elementary School ranks worse than 66.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 33^rd among 45 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Holly Hills Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.1%), White (32.7%), African American (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holly Hills Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 5^th best among 45 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)

Compare Holly Hills Elementary School employs 36.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holly Hills Elementary School is $13,895, which is the 3^rd highest among 45 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5.

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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Holly Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holly Hills Elementary School 616^th of 921 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Holly Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 25^th of 102 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holly Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	34.75	561^st	808	30.6%
2005	36.11	571^st	823	30.6%
2006	36.07	569^th	829	31.4%
2007	30.49	635^th	852	25.5%
2008	34.06	607^th	849	28.5%
2009	17.51	734^th	872	15.8%
2010	33.74	662^nd	925	28.4%
2011	29.75	705^th	935	24.6%
2012	32.83	673^rd	935	28.0%
2013	19.65	784^th	954	17.8%
2014	32.40	679^th	962	29.4%
2015	36.34	559^th	938	40.4%
2016	45.29	459^th	914	49.8%
2017	34.02	588^th	929	36.7%
2018	34.31	577^th	917	37.1%
2019	29.70	657^th	965	31.9%
2021	32.84	497^th	710	30.0%
2022	30.09	616^th	921	33.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.15	34^th	43	20.9%
2022	60.38	7^th	19	63.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	41.35	193^rd	308	37.3%
2019	28.20	271^st	332	18.4%
2022	31.30	142^nd	203	30.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	24.44	528^th	690	23.5%
2019	28.33	526^th	758	30.6%
2022	20.73	482^nd	595	19.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	28.84	486^th	693	29.9%
2019	20.70	602^nd	764	21.2%
2022	25.68	428^th	594	27.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	36.48	108^th	172	37.2%
2019	26.94	215^th	270	20.4%
2022	34.04	93^rd	153	39.2%

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Rank History for White students at Holly Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.51	196^th	337	41.8%
2019	31.79	418^th	596	29.9%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, August 29, 2019

My child is very happy here and looks forward to going to school every day. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 1, 2010

My child has attended this school for two years and I am ready to change school districts. Everything this school does makes absolutely no sense to me. They prefer children to ride the bus instead of getting dropped off and if you have your child dropped off/picked up, it is a huge hassle just getting around the buses to get your child. Breakfast and lunch is basically yogurt, orange slices and milk. There is a main entree, usually pizza or a corndog, but everything else is just yogurt, a piece of fruit and juice or milk. The kids running around outside after school waiting to be picked up or get on the bus are not supervised. Whoever happens to be outside, whether a teacher or the principal, are likely talking on their phones or yelling at someone instead of watching the kids. There is no communication between teachers and parents. I did not have a single parent/teacher conference during my child's year of kindergarten. When it came time for their kindergarten graduation they decided not to invite the parents and just go ahead with the ceremony and not let anyone know about it. I also paid for a class picture that I never received. The office staff has never been rude but they are completely clueless to any question you ask them and never offer an answer, just a blank stare. I am hoping to move soon and get my child out of the cherry creek district, which I believe is horrible. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Holly Hills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	248	11	23	34	0	n/a	n/a	316
1989	284	15	14	13	0	n/a	n/a	326
1990	299	29	13	20	6	n/a	n/a	367
1991	293	34	8	36	5	n/a	n/a	376
1992	303	27	16	54	3	n/a	n/a	403
1993	319	39	24	55	5	n/a	n/a	442
1994	309	41	18	60	5	n/a	n/a	433
1995	355	66	25	72	2	n/a	n/a	520
1996	355	66	25	72	2	n/a	n/a	520
1997	353	73	31	94	3	n/a	n/a	554
1998	140	33	13	57	1	n/a	n/a	244
1999	140	35	10	75	2	n/a	n/a	262
2000	138	40	10	54	2	n/a	n/a	244
2001	148	55	7	53	3	n/a	n/a	266
2002	101	56	8	57	5	n/a	n/a	227
2003	101	56	8	57	5	n/a	n/a	227
2004	201	105	43	195	10	n/a	n/a	554
2005	197	114	46	199	6	n/a	n/a	562
2006	198	95	66	239	5	n/a	n/a	603
2007	179	93	61	224	5	n/a	n/a	562
2008	203	96	49	241	4	n/a	n/a	593
2009	180	96	53	269	6	n/a	n/a	604
2010	147	88	50	283	1	n/a	n/a	569
2011	131	89	43	335	3	2	11	614
2012	123	78	33	345	4	2	12	597
2013	104	86	34	366	2	1	18	611
2014	137	81	33	382	2	1	24	660
2015	146	101	36	368	6	1	37	695
2016	154	102	35	324	9	0	53	677
2017	186	100	34	292	8	0	57	677
2018	201	114	32	276	4	1	61	689
2019	185	122	32	250	5	0	54	648
2020	168	90	26	204	5	0	49	542
2021	160	72	36	181	4	1	46	500
2022	160	76	38	167	5	2	42	490

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holly Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	316	20.5	15.4	n/a
1989	326	21.3	15.3	8.6
1990	367	19.9	18.4	14.4
1991	376	24.2	15.5	27.9
1992	403	21.2	19.0	26.8
1993	442	26.9	16.4	12
1994	433	28.3	15.3	27.3
1995	520	32.3	16.1	30.6
1996	520	32.3	16.1	30.6
1997	554	34.7	16.0	24.9
1998	244	18.8	13.0	33.6
1999	262	23.8	11.0	32.8
2000	244	22.8	10.7	38.1
2001	266	25.1	10.6	37.2
2002	227	18.1	12.5	44.5
2003	227	18.1	12.5	44.5
2004	554	35.6	15.6	42.2
2005	562	36.5	15.4	52.1
2006	603	38.8	15.5	53.4
2007	562	39.3	14.3	59.1
2008	593	38.0	15.6	58.9
2009	604	49.0	12.3	71
2010	569	48.9	11.6	71.9
2011	614	45.7	13.4	73.9
2012	597	44.2	13.4	78.4
2013	611	42.8	14.2	80.5
2014	660	42.8	15.4	76.2
2015	695	47.0	14.7	78
2016	677	46.0	14.7	75.8
2017	677	42.0	16.1	71.8
2018	689	41.4	16.6	69.8
2019	648	41.8	15.4	68.2
2020	542	37.5	14.4	69.9
2021	500	30.0	16.6	63.8
2022	490	36.5	13.4	59.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holly Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	316	20.5	15.4	n/a
1989	326	21.3	15.3	8.6
1990	367	19.9	18.4	14.4
1991	376	24.2	15.5	27.9
1992	403	21.2	19.0	26.8
1993	442	26.9	16.4	12
1994	433	28.3	15.3	27.3
1995	520	32.3	16.1	30.6
1996	520	32.3	16.1	30.6
1997	554	34.7	16.0	24.9
1998	244	18.8	13.0	33.6
1999	262	23.8	11.0	32.8
2000	244	22.8	10.7	38.1
2001	266	25.1	10.6	37.2
2002	227	18.1	12.5	44.5
2003	227	18.1	12.5	44.5
2004	554	35.6	15.6	42.2
2005	562	36.5	15.4	52.1
2006	603	38.8	15.5	53.4
2007	562	39.3	14.3	59.1
2008	593	38.0	15.6	58.9
2009	604	49.0	12.3	71
2010	569	48.9	11.6	71.9
2011	614	45.7	13.4	73.9
2012	597	44.2	13.4	78.4
2013	611	42.8	14.2	80.5
2014	660	42.8	15.4	76.2
2015	695	47.0	14.7	78
2016	677	46.0	14.7	75.8
2017	677	42.0	16.1	71.8
2018	689	41.4	16.6	69.8
2019	648	41.8	15.4	68.2
2020	542	37.5	14.4	69.9
2021	500	30.0	16.6	63.8
2022	490	36.5	13.4	59.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holly Hills Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$254 (1.8%)	$13,641 (98.2%)	$13,895

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holly Hills Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 657^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 616^th of 921 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hills Elementary School)	35.6	25	10.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	48.5	47.1	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	40.7	0.6%
3rd Grade Math (Holly Hills Elementary School)	44.4	27.8	16.6%
3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	49.9	49.1	0.8%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	39.4	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hills Elementary School)	25.7	30.1	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	53.9	51.7	2.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	44.1	3.9%
4th Grade Math (Holly Hills Elementary School)	15	20.5	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	39.6	36.2	3.4%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	30.7	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hills Elementary School)	34	36.1	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	51.8	49.2	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	45.4	3%
5th Grade Math (Holly Hills Elementary School)	26.2	38.3	12.1%
5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	42.1	41.4	0.7%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	34.9	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Holly Hills Elementary School)	31.6	30.5	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	50.8	49.4	1.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.2	2.6%
All Grades Math (Holly Hills Elementary School)	28	28.3	0.3%
All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	43.1	40.2	2.9%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	31.5	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	648	500	22.8%
African American	122	72	41%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	32	36	12.5%
Hispanic	250	181	27.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	185	160	13.5%
Two or More Races	54	46	14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.2%	63.8%	4.4%

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