- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holcomb, KS
Holcomb Middle
Federal NCES profile for Holcomb Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200735000798
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holcomb Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Holcomb · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Holcomb Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holcomb Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Holcomb, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Holcomb Middle held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 200735000798 · Holcomb, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 13.4:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Holcomb High (265 students)
Holcomb Middle held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Holcomb Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holcomb High
Holcomb High
265 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holcomb Middle compares
Holcomb Middle 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 | 51.6% | ▲ 21% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 62% | - | - |
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.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Holcomb Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Holcomb reports $13,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holcomb Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holcomb High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wiley Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Elem 3-5 | 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 Middle'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
- -
Nationwide middle 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holcomb Middle
How many students attend Holcomb Middle?
Holcomb Middle has 227 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holcomb, KS. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holcomb Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Holcomb Middle 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 Middle?
51.6% of students at Holcomb Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holcomb Middle?
The largest demographic group at Holcomb Middle is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Holcomb, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holcomb Middle?
Holcomb Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Middle rank among public schools in Holcomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Holcomb Middle ranks #4 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 Middle, Holcomb also operates Holcomb High (265 students), Wiley Elem (218 students), and Holcomb Elem 3-5 (187 students). See the Holcomb district page for the complete list.