- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holdrege, NE
Holdrege Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holdrege Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317194002323
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holdrege Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Holdrege · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Holdrege Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holdrege Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Holdrege, NE.
School address
District: Holdrege Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317194002323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Holdrege Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 317194002323 · Holdrege, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.7:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Holdrege High School (337 students)
Holdrege Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Holdrege Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Holdrege Elementary School
340 students
- Holdrege High
Holdrege High School
337 students
- Holdrege Middl
Holdrege Middle School
290 students
- Holdrege Publi 39
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr
39 students
What this shows Holdrege Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holdrege Elementary School compares
Holdrege Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▲ 23% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Holdrege Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Holdrege Public Schools reports $15,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holdrege Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdrege High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holdrege Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holdrege Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Holdrege Elementary School
How many students attend Holdrege Elementary School?
Holdrege Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holdrege, NE. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holdrege Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holdrege Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holdrege Elementary School?
38.0% of students at Holdrege Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holdrege Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holdrege Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Holdrege, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holdrege Elementary School?
Holdrege Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Holdrege Elementary School rank among public schools in Holdrege?
By Resource Investment Index, Holdrege Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Holdrege, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Holdrege Public Schools?
Besides Holdrege Elementary School, Holdrege Public Schools also operates Holdrege High School (337 students), Holdrege Middle School (290 students), and Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr (39 students). See the Holdrege Public Schools district page for the complete list.