Holly Pond Elementary School in Holly Pond, AL

At a glance

Reported students

634

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.58

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Alabama elementary enrollment

79th percentile

Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

379

Holly Pond Elementary School: 634 reported students.

State peer staffing position

92nd percentile

20.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 539
Teachers (FTE): 20
Student–teacher ratio: 27:1

What the reported data says about Holly Pond Elementary School

Holly Pond Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Holly Pond. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Cullman County. NCES reports 634 students for 2024–25.

Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, above the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 52.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Holly Pond Elementary School

1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.4%
Students with disabilities: 52.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 55%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White84.1%
Hispanic9.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial5.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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601 reported students

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Elementary · Grades PK–08

500 reported students

West Point Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

496 reported students

Vinemont Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

487 reported students

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Elementary · Grades PK–02

401 reported students

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Public schools near Holly Pond Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Holly Pond High School High · Cullman County	09–12	278	under 0.1 mi
Parkside Elementary School Elementary · Cullman County	PK–08	379	6.3 mi
JB Pennington High School High · Blount County	07–12	507	6.5 mi
Blountsville Elementary School Elementary · Blount County	PK–06	648	6.6 mi
Fairview Elementary School Elementary · Cullman County	PK–05	601	6.8 mi
Welti Elementary School Elementary · Cullman County	PK–01	218	7.4 mi

Frequently asked questions about Holly Pond Elementary School

What grades does Holly Pond Elementary School serve?

Holly Pond Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cullman County.

How many students attend Holly Pond Elementary School?

Holly Pond Elementary School reported 634 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 539 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Holly Pond Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 634 students and 31.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Holly Pond Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Holly Pond Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cullman County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Holly Pond Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

55% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Holly Pond Elementary School in?

Holly Pond Elementary School is part of Cullman County, based in Cullman, AL, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Holly Pond Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Holly Pond High School (under 0.1 mi), Parkside Elementary School (6.3 mi), JB Pennington High School (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.