- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Holden Middle grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 291449000679 · Holden, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 13.7:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Holden Elem. (540 students)
Holden Middle grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Holden Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holden Elem.
Holden Elem.
540 students
- Holden High
Holden High
391 students
- This school
Holden Middle
301 students
What this shows Holden Middle reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holden Middle compares
Holden Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~301 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.