Enrollment
307
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holly, MI
Holly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261845005523
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Holly · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Holly, MI.
School address
District: Holly Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261845005523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holly Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holly Elementary School
Holly Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Holly, Michigan, enrolling 307 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, Holly Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Michigan schools and 33% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 307 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 642 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #236.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Holly Area School District also operates Holly High School (1,001 students) and Holly Middle School (743 students) alongside Holly Elementary 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 Holly Elementary School compares
Holly Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 7% | 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
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$13,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 85.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Holly Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holly Area School District, which includes Holly Elementary School.
$13,327
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 50.9%
Federal 13.7%
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 Holly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davisburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose Pioneer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holly Elementary School
How many students attend Holly Elementary School?
Holly Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holly, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% 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 Holly Elementary School?
50.5% of students at Holly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holly Elementary School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Holly, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Elementary School?
Holly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Holly Elementary School rank among schools in Holly?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Holly, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holly on the city page.
Is Holly Elementary School a good school?
Holly Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan 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 Holly Area School District?
Besides Holly Elementary School, Holly Area School District also operates Holly High School (1,001 students), Holly Middle School (743 students), and Patterson Elementary School (408 students). See the Holly Area School District district page for the complete list.
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