Holloway Elementary School in Mobile ranks in the bottom 50% statewide, with overall testing ranks declining from #168 in 2010 to #949 in 2023 in this Alabama public elementary school.
Math proficiency was 15% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 28%, also lower than the state average of 47%, showing a downward trend particularly in math since 2012.
Minority enrollment remained high at 99%, predominantly Black students at 450 of 472 total, and 96% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a stable high–poverty, predominantly minority demographic in this Mobile County school.
Holloway Elementary served prekindergarten to grade 5 with 472 students and 28 teachers in 2023, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, consistent with recent years.
The school's graduation rate was 86% in 2023, slightly below the state rate of 88%, maintaining a rate close to the Mobile County district average of 85%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Holloway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Holloway Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Holloway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holloway Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
95%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Holloway Elementary School's ranking?
Holloway Elementary School is ranked #949 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Holloway Elementary School?
472 students attend Holloway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Holloway Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holloway Elementary School?
Holloway Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holloway Elementary School offer ?
Holloway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holloway Elementary School part of?
Holloway Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Holloway Elementary School located?
Holloway Elementary School is located in the Greenmound neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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