- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holden, MO
Holden High
Federal NCES profile for Holden High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291449000680
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holden High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Holden · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Holden High has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holden High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Holden, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Holden High held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 291449000680 · Holden, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 14:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Holden Elem. (540 students)
Holden High held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Holden High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holden Elem.
Holden Elem.
540 students
- This school
Holden High
391 students
- Holden Middle
Holden Middle
301 students
What this shows Holden High reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holden High compares
Holden High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Holden High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holden Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holden High'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 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holden High
How many students attend Holden High?
Holden High has 391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holden, MO. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holden High?
The student-teacher ratio at Holden High is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holden High?
34.8% of students at Holden High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holden High?
The largest demographic group at Holden High is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Holden, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holden High?
Holden High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Holden High rank among public schools in Holden?
By Resource Investment Index, Holden High ranks #3 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 High, Holden R-Iii also operates Holden Elem. (540 students) and Holden Middle (301 students). See the Holden R-Iii district page for the complete list.