Enrollment
212
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250621000889
Holland Elementary — Holland, MA
Federal NCES profile for Holland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Holland · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holland Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Holland Elementary reports 212 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Holland spends $19,801 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.9% from local sources (property taxes), 67.8% from the state, and 20.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Holland Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,801
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 212 Top 15% in Massachusetts — larger than 85% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250621000889
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holland, which includes Holland Elementary.
$19,801
Per student
-31%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.9%
State 67.8%
Federal 20.3%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Holland Elementary
How many students attend Holland Elementary?
Holland Elementary has 212 students enrolled. It is a other school in Holland, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holland Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Holland Elementary is White at 88.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Holland, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holland Elementary?
Holland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.