- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holcomb, KS
Holcomb High
Federal NCES profile for Holcomb High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200735000757
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holcomb High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Holcomb · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Holcomb High has class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holcomb High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Holcomb, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Holcomb High held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 200735000757 · Holcomb, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 11.5:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Holcomb Middle (227 students)
Holcomb High held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Holcomb High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Holcomb High
265 students
- Holcomb Middle
Holcomb Middle
227 students
- Wiley Elem
Wiley Elem
218 students
- Holcomb Elem 3
Holcomb Elem 3-5
187 students
- Usd 363 Virtua 10
Usd 363 Virtual Academy
10 students
What this shows Holcomb High reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holcomb High compares
Holcomb High 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 1% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Kansas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Holcomb High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Holcomb reports $13,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holcomb High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holcomb Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiley Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Elem 3-5 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Usd 363 Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Holcomb High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools in Holcomb
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holcomb High
How many students attend Holcomb High?
Holcomb High has 265 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holcomb, KS. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holcomb High?
The student-teacher ratio at Holcomb High is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 High?
42.2% of students at Holcomb High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holcomb High?
The largest demographic group at Holcomb High is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Holcomb, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holcomb High?
Holcomb High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Holcomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Holcomb High ranks #1 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 High, Holcomb also operates Holcomb Middle (227 students), Wiley Elem (218 students), and Holcomb Elem 3-5 (187 students). See the Holcomb district page for the complete list.