- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Holly Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 261845005523 · Holly, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 11.8:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Holly High School (1,001 students)
Holly Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Holly Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holly High Sch
Holly High School
1,001 students
- Holly Middle S
Holly Middle School
743 students
- Patterson Elem
Patterson Elementary School
408 students
- Davisburg Elem 391
Davisburg Elementary School
391 students
- This school 307
Holly Elementary School
307 students
- Rose Pioneer E 270
Rose Pioneer Elementary School
270 students
What this shows Holly Elementary School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Elementary School compares
Holly Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Holly Area School District reports $15,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~307 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.