- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holdrege, NE
Holdrege Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Holdrege Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317194001075
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holdrege Middle 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
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holdrege Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holdrege Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Holdrege, NE.
School address
District: Holdrege Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317194001075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Holdrege Middle School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 317194001075 · Holdrege, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 12.6:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Holdrege Elementary School (340 students)
Holdrege Middle School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Holdrege Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holdrege Eleme
Holdrege Elementary School
340 students
- Holdrege High
Holdrege High School
337 students
- This school
Holdrege Middle School
290 students
- Holdrege Publi 39
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr
39 students
What this shows Holdrege Middle School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holdrege Middle School compares
Holdrege Middle 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 1% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Holdrege Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdrege Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holdrege High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holdrege Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holdrege Middle School
How many students attend Holdrege Middle School?
Holdrege Middle School has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holdrege, NE. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holdrege Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holdrege Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% 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 Middle School?
30.7% of students at Holdrege Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holdrege Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Holdrege Middle School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Holdrege, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holdrege Middle School?
Holdrege Middle 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Holdrege?
By Resource Investment Index, Holdrege Middle 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 Middle School, Holdrege Public Schools also operates Holdrege Elementary School (340 students), Holdrege High School (337 students), and Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr (39 students). See the Holdrege Public Schools district page for the complete list.