Holdingford Elementary

Summary:

Holdingford Elementary is a public elementary school serving 594 students in grades PK-6 in Holdingford, Minnesota. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance that sets it apart from nearby schools.

Holdingford Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in Math and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 68.09% proficiency in Math and 64.57% proficiency in Reading, significantly outpacing the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 77.5% was also well above the state average of 45.02%. Holdingford Elementary's rankings within Minnesota have been impressive, with a high of 40th out of 847 elementary schools in 2017-2018.

While Holdingford Elementary's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 95.96% of students identifying as White, the school's performance is strong across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students. Compared to nearby schools like Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers, Pine Meadow Primary School, and Rice Elementary, Holdingford Elementary's academic performance and rankings are consistently higher, demonstrating its commitment to providing a quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 900 5th St
       Holdingford, MN  56340-0250


(320) 746-4462

District: Holdingford Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,694 Help


Students who attend Holdingford Elementary usually attend:

High:    Holdingford Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  564

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.3%
Two or more races:
2.1%
American Indian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holdingford Elementary ranks better than 87.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.3%), two or more races (2.1%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holdingford Elementary is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holdingford Elementary is $9,694.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holdingford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Holdingford Elementary 114th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Holdingford Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Holdingford Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Holdingford Public School District 165th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holdingford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Holdingford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.45 369th 674 45.3%
2004 67.76 210th 676 68.9%
2005 76.27 111th 685 83.8%
2006 79.21 90th 756 88.1%
2007 78.47 101st 777 87.0%
2008 85.27 40th 781 94.9%
2010 80.26 68th 803 91.5%
2011 75.22 154th 814 81.1%
2012 83.17 56th 820 93.2%
2013 85.11 49th 824 94.1%
2014 72.97 202nd 826 75.5%
2015 73.41 207th 840 75.4%
2016 83.54 70th 848 91.7%
2017 85.56 56th 853 93.4%
2018 87.50 40th 847 95.3%
2019 87.45 53rd 870 93.9%
2021 86.68 69th 869 92.1%
2022 83.17 108th 858 87.4%
2023 88.41 56th 845 93.4%
2024 82.93 114th 881 87.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Holdingford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.94 82nd 463 82.3%
2019 75.41 79th 515 84.7%
2021 90.58 12th 417 97.1%
2022 76.48 71st 500 85.8%
2023 79.14 72nd 524 86.3%
2024 77.54 81st 572 85.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holdingford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.91 44th 728 94.0%
2019 90.19 19th 740 97.4%
2021 88.38 35th 683 94.9%
2022 81.85 59th 663 91.1%
2023 80.47 88th 774 88.6%
2024 80.37 94th 793 88.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Holdingford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.80 22nd 774 97.2%
2019 86.95 36th 787 95.4%
2021 85.76 57th 783 92.7%
2022 80.03 108th 799 86.5%
2023 85.69 67th 787 91.5%
2024 78.84 127th 809 84.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Holdingford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.86 77th 779 90.1%
2019 84.51 67th 798 91.6%
2021 82.75 86th 784 89.0%
2022 82.87 90th 808 88.9%
2023 85.04 70th 799 91.2%
2024 82.29 105th 826 87.3%
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Rank History for White students at Holdingford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.56 88th 712 87.6%
2019 79.80 94th 722 87.0%
2021 75.38 126th 710 82.3%
2022 70.70 177th 725 75.6%
2023 78.42 116th 712 83.7%
2024 70.32 181st 730 75.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

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Enrollment information for Holdingford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 653 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 658
1989 669 1 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 675
1990 648 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1991 664 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 667
1992 645 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 650
1993 646 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1994 613 0 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 620
1995 582 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1996 582 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1997 565 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1998 530 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1999 519 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 522 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2001 505 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 507 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2003 507 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2004 536 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2005 540 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2006 551 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 532 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2008 538 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2009 546 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 553
2010 544 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 550
2011 521 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 527
2012 513 0 1 2 4 1 1 0 522
2013 495 0 1 2 4 1 1 0 504
2014 522 3 1 4 3 0 1 0 534
2015 517 3 1 4 2 0 0 0 527
2016 515 4 2 3 0 1 0 0 525
2017 571 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 578
2018 571 3 1 3 0 3 0 0 581
2019 576 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 584
2020 579 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 587
2021 548 2 0 2 1 0 1 0 554
2022 552 3 0 4 1 0 9 0 569
2023 570 2 1 5 4 0 12 0 594
2024 543 2 1 2 4 0 12 0 564

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 Holdingford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 658 34.5 19.0 38.1
1989 675 36.0 18.7 13.5
1990 651 41.2 15.8 17.1
1991 667 39.0 17.1 13.8
1992 650 36.2 17.9 17.7
1993 646 37.0 17.5 18.9
1994 620 40.5 15.3 18.2
1995 586 0.0 0.0 16.6
1996 586 0.0 0.0 16.6
1997 567 34.4 16.5 17.1
1998 531 n/a 0.0 14.7
1999 520 37.8 13.8 14
2000 524 36.8 14.2 21.6
2001 505 33.0 15.3 19
2002 507 30.3 16.7 24.7
2003 507 30.3 16.7 24.7
2004 536 31.1 17.2 28.7
2005 540 32.5 16.6 23.7
2006 551 31.4 17.5 19.8
2007 532 30.3 17.6 21.4
2008 538 30.3 17.8 24.2
2009 553 35.2 15.7 24.6
2010 550 34.9 15.7 25.8
2011 527 35.7 14.7 26.8
2012 522 35.7 14.5 26.6
2013 504 37.4 13.4 31
2014 534 36.8 14.4 30.5
2015 527 37.0 14.2 29.6
2016 525 37.0 14.1 30.7
2017 578 37.9 15.2 27.7
2018 581 39.9 14.5 27.5
2019 584 40.7 14.3 25.2
2020 587 41.0 14.2 24.2
2021 554 41.0 13.4 18.2
2022 569 43.0 13.2 13.5
2023 594 43.2 13.7 23.2
2024 564 42.2 13.3 24.3

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 Holdingford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 658 34.5 19.0 38.1
1989 675 36.0 18.7 13.5
1990 651 41.2 15.8 17.1
1991 667 39.0 17.1 13.8
1992 650 36.2 17.9 17.7
1993 646 37.0 17.5 18.9
1994 620 40.5 15.3 18.2
1995 586 0.0 0.0 16.6
1996 586 0.0 0.0 16.6
1997 567 34.4 16.5 17.1
1998 531 n/a 0.0 14.7
1999 520 37.8 13.8 14
2000 524 36.8 14.2 21.6
2001 505 33.0 15.3 19
2002 507 30.3 16.7 24.7
2003 507 30.3 16.7 24.7
2004 536 31.1 17.2 28.7
2005 540 32.5 16.6 23.7
2006 551 31.4 17.5 19.8
2007 532 30.3 17.6 21.4
2008 538 30.3 17.8 24.2
2009 553 35.2 15.7 24.6
2010 550 34.9 15.7 25.8
2011 527 35.7 14.7 26.8
2012 522 35.7 14.5 26.6
2013 504 37.4 13.4 31
2014 534 36.8 14.4 30.5
2015 527 37.0 14.2 29.6
2016 525 37.0 14.1 30.7
2017 578 37.9 15.2 27.7
2018 581 39.9 14.5 27.5
2019 584 40.7 14.3 25.2
2020 587 41.0 14.2 24.2
2021 554 41.0 13.4 18.2
2022 569 43.0 13.2 13.5
2023 594 43.2 13.7 23.2
2024 564 42.2 13.3 24.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Holdingford Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,694

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holdingford Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 56th of 845 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Holdingford Elementary)82.590.8
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Holdingford Public School District)82.590.8
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Holdingford Elementary)57.568.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Holdingford Public School District)57.568.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Holdingford Elementary)90.984.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Holdingford Public School District)90.984.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Holdingford Elementary)72.769.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Holdingford Public School District)72.769.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Holdingford Elementary)81.356.9
 24.3%
   5th Grade Math (Holdingford Public School District)81.356.9
 24.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Holdingford Elementary)82.167.1
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Holdingford Public School District)82.167.1
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Holdingford Elementary)79.275
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Holdingford Public School District)79.275
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Holdingford Elementary)78.755.4
 23.2%
   6th Grade Math (Holdingford Public School District)78.755.4
 23.2%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Holdingford Elementary)83.275
 8.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Holdingford Public School District)83.275
 8.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students584594
 1.7%
African American22
American Indian04
Asian01
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White576570
 1%
Two or More Races012
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%23.2%
 1.9%


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Students at Holdingford Elementary are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

Holdingford Elementary ranks 114th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 564 students attended Holdingford Elementary.

Students who attend Holdingford Elementary usually go on to attend:

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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