HOLDEN ELEM.

HOLDEN R-III
1903 S MARKET
HOLDEN, MO 64040
564 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Holden Elementary School, located at 1903 S. Market in Holden, Missouri, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community as part of the Holden R-III School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and collaborative classroom experiences, the school aims to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.

As a member of the Holden School District, the elementary school benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere that prioritizes parent involvement and school spirit. The institution utilizes its official website, [holdenschools.org](http://www.holdenschools.org), to keep families informed about district-wide initiatives, academic calendars, and school-specific resources. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and a commitment to student well-being, Holden Elementary strives to create a positive, effective educational foundation for the children of the Holden area.
564
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    508 (90.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HOLDEN R-III
Phone: (816)732-6071
Website: http://www.holdenschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 35
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 89
Grade 3 96
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 94
Gender Ratio
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