- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holden, MO
Holden Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Holden Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291449000681
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holden Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Holden · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holden Elem. has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holden Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Holden, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Holden Elem. shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 291449000681 · Holden, MO Other · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 15.4:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Holden High (391 students)
Holden Elem. shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Holden Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Holden Elem.
540 students
- Holden High
Holden High
391 students
- Holden Middle
Holden Middle
301 students
What this shows Holden Elem. reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holden Elem. compares
Holden Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 20% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$11,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Holden Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Holden R-Iii reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holden Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holden Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holden Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holden Elem.
How many students attend Holden Elem.?
Holden Elem. has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holden, MO. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holden Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Holden Elem. is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holden Elem.?
36.7% of students at Holden Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holden Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Holden Elem. is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Holden, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holden Elem.?
Holden Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Holden Elem. rank among public schools in Holden?
By Resource Investment Index, Holden Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Holden, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Holden R-Iii?
Besides Holden Elem., Holden R-Iii also operates Holden High (391 students) and Holden Middle (301 students). See the Holden R-Iii district page for the complete list.