- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holcomb, KS
Holcomb Elem 3-5
Federal NCES profile for Holcomb Elem 3-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200735000756
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holcomb Elem 3-5 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Holcomb · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Holcomb Elem 3-5 has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holcomb Elem 3-5 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Holcomb, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Holcomb Elem 3-5 held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 200735000756 · Holcomb, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 13.4:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Holcomb High (265 students)
Holcomb Elem 3-5 held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Holcomb Elem 3-5 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holcomb High
Holcomb High
265 students
- Holcomb Middle
Holcomb Middle
227 students
- Wiley Elem
Wiley Elem
218 students
- This school
Holcomb Elem 3-5
187 students
- Usd 363 Virtua 10
Usd 363 Virtual Academy
10 students
What this shows Holcomb Elem 3-5 reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holcomb Elem 3-5 compares
Holcomb Elem 3-5 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Kansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Holcomb reports $13,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holcomb Elem 3-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holcomb High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wiley Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Usd 363 Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Holcomb Elem 3-5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holcomb Elem 3-5
How many students attend Holcomb Elem 3-5?
Holcomb Elem 3-5 has 187 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holcomb, KS. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holcomb Elem 3-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Holcomb Elem 3-5 is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holcomb Elem 3-5?
48.0% of students at Holcomb Elem 3-5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holcomb Elem 3-5?
Holcomb Elem 3-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holcomb Elem 3-5 rank among public schools in Holcomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Holcomb Elem 3-5 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Holcomb, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holcomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Holcomb?
Besides Holcomb Elem 3-5, Holcomb also operates Holcomb High (265 students), Holcomb Middle (227 students), and Wiley Elem (218 students). See the Holcomb district page for the complete list.