Enrollment
340
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Holling Heights Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Holling Heights Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317374001248
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holling Heights Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #19 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Holling Heights Elem School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holling Heights Elem School ranks #19 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374001248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holling Heights Elem School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holling Heights Elem School
Holling Heights Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 340 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 51.9% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 340 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Millard Public Schools spends $11,075 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students) and Millard South High School (2,526 students) alongside Holling Heights Elem School.
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 Holling Heights Elem School compares
Holling Heights Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 68% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 25% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Holling Heights Elem School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millard Public Schools, which includes Holling Heights Elem School.
$11,075
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 31.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 Holling Heights Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holling Heights Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~340 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Holling Heights Elem School
How many students attend Holling Heights Elem School?
Holling Heights Elem School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holling Heights Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holling Heights Elem School is 10.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 34% 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 Holling Heights Elem School?
51.9% of students at Holling Heights Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holling Heights Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Holling Heights Elem School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holling Heights Elem School?
Holling Heights Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holling Heights Elem School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Holling Heights Elem School ranks #19 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
Is Holling Heights Elem School a good school?
Holling Heights Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Millard Public Schools?
Besides Holling Heights Elem School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Millard West High School (2,344 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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