Enrollment
39
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holdrege, NE
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317194001749
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Holdrege · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Holdrege, NE.
School address
District: Holdrege Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317194001749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+189% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr is a small combined-grade school in Holdrege, Nebraska, enrolling 39 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39:1 is larger than about 99% of Nebraska schools and 189% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Nebraska schools, with 39 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 38/100).
Holdrege Public Schools also operates Holdrege Elementary School (340 students) and Holdrege High School (337 students) alongside Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr.
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 Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr compares
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39:1 | ▲ 189% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 17% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
39:1
students per teacher
- 189% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holdrege Public Schools, which includes Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr.
$15,069
Per student
-15%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.0%
State 14.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdrege Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holdrege High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holdrege Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~39:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr
How many students attend Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr?
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr has 39 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holdrege, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr is 39:1, which is 189% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr?
25.5% of students at Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Holdrege, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr?
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr rank among public schools in Holdrege?
By Resource Investment Index, Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr ranks #4 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. See all public schools in Holdrege on the city page.
Is Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr a good school?
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. 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 Holdrege Public Schools?
Besides Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr, Holdrege Public Schools also operates Holdrege Elementary School (340 students), Holdrege High School (337 students), and Holdrege Middle School (290 students). See the Holdrege Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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