Enrollment
247
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261842001628
Holland Heights — Holland, MI
Federal NCES profile for Holland Heights, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
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 City School District · Michigan
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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holland Heights compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Holland Heights reports 247 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% above the Michigan average and 52% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Holland City School District spends $18,450 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.5% from local sources (property taxes), 41.5% from the state, and 10.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), 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 Heights compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 31% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 45% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$18,450
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 247 Top 31% in Michigan — larger than 69% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.9% +45% vs state
NCES ID 261842001628
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
White 27.5%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holland City School District, which includes Holland Heights.
$18,450
Per student
+16%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 41.5%
Federal 10.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
Similar other schools in Holland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Holland High School
Standard public school
967 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Standard public school
569 students 13:1 students per teacher
Waukazoo Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Woodside Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Great Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Holland Heights
How many students attend Holland Heights?
Holland Heights has 247 students enrolled. It is a other school in HOLLAND, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Holland Heights is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holland Heights?
78.9% of students at Holland Heights are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holland Heights?
The largest demographic group at Holland Heights is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOLLAND, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holland Heights?
Holland Heights has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) 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.