Enrollment
307
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte
Federal NCES profile for Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261842008781
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Holland City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261842008781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 307 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 506 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #45, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (32%) (diversity index 50/100).
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Holland City School District also operates Holland High School (967 students) and Holland Middle School (605 students) alongside Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte.
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 Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte compares
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.2%
White 32.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holland City School District, which includes Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte.
$15,606
Per student
+16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holland Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holland Heights | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte
How many students attend Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte?
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte?
The student-teacher ratio at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte?
36.2% of students at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte?
The largest demographic group at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in Holland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte?
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte rank among public schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holland on the city page.
Is Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte a good school?
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Holland City School District?
Besides Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte, Holland City School District also operates Holland High School (967 students), Holland Middle School (605 students), and West (413 students). See the Holland City School District district page for the complete list.
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