- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holdingford, MN
Holdingford Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Holdingford Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271419000733
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holdingford Secondary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 509
- students enrolled
Holdingford Secondary has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Holdingford Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271419000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Holdingford Secondary grew from 488 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 271419000733 · Holdingford, MN Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 28.3:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Holdingford Elementary (589 students)
Holdingford Secondary grew from 488 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Holdingford Secondary compares
Holdingford Secondary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 79% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,712
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Holdingford Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Holdingford Public School District reports $11,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holdingford Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdingford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holdingford Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holdingford Secondary
How many students attend Holdingford Secondary?
Holdingford Secondary has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holdingford, MN. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holdingford Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holdingford Secondary is 28.3:1, which is 79% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holdingford Secondary?
17.0% of students at Holdingford Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holdingford Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Holdingford Secondary is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Holdingford, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holdingford Secondary?
Holdingford Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Holdingford Public School District?
Besides Holdingford Secondary, Holdingford Public School District also operates Holdingford Elementary (589 students). See the Holdingford Public School District district page for the complete list.