Enrollment
301
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holden, MO
Holden Middle
Federal NCES profile for Holden Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291449000679
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holden Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Holden · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Holden Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holden Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Holden, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holden Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holden Middle
Holden Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Holden, Missouri, enrolling 301 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.5% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 491 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #274.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 82 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 301 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Holden R-Iii also operates Holden Elem. (540 students) and Holden High (391 students) alongside Holden Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Holden Middle compares
Holden Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$10,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Holden Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holden R-Iii, which includes Holden Middle.
$10,817
Per student
-16%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 31.8%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Holden Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holden Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Holden Middle
How many students attend Holden Middle?
Holden Middle has 301 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holden, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holden Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Holden Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holden Middle?
35.5% of students at Holden Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holden Middle?
The largest demographic group at Holden Middle is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Holden, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holden Middle?
Holden Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holden Middle rank among public schools in Holden?
By Resource Investment Index, Holden Middle ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Holden on the city page.
Is Holden Middle a good school?
Holden Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Holden R-Iii?
Besides Holden Middle, Holden R-Iii also operates Holden Elem. (540 students) and Holden High (391 students). See the Holden R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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