Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Holliday Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Holliday Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William Holliday Elementary School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Motto
Quality Education Since 1861
School Rankings
William Holliday Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Holliday Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1989 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
44%
16%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Holliday Elementary School's ranking?
William Holliday Elementary School is ranked #1989 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are William Holliday Elementary School often compared to?
William Holliday Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whiteside Elementary School, Westhaven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend William Holliday Elementary School?
418 students attend William Holliday Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of William Holliday Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Holliday Elementary School?
William Holliday Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Holliday Elementary School offer ?
William Holliday Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Holliday Elementary School part of?
William Holliday Elementary School is part of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District.
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