Enrollment
868
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holmen, WI
Holmen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Holmen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550654000707
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmen Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Holmen · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmen Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmen Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Holmen, WI.
School address
District: Holmen School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550654000707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holmen Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holmen Middle
Holmen Middle is a large middle school in Holmen, Wisconsin, enrolling 868 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 93% of state schools at 868 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 220 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Holmen School District also operates Holmen High (1,242 students) and Prairie View Elementary (466 students) alongside Holmen Middle.
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 Holmen Middle compares
Holmen Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 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 84.1%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Holmen Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holmen School District, which includes Holmen Middle.
$13,829
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 56.6%
Federal 8.5%
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 Holmen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Lake Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Viking Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~868 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Holmen Middle
How many students attend Holmen Middle?
Holmen Middle has 868 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holmen, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmen Middle is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Holmen Middle?
20.7% of students at Holmen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Holmen Middle is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Holmen, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmen Middle?
Holmen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Holmen Middle rank among public schools in Holmen?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmen Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Holmen, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holmen on the city page.
Is Holmen Middle a good school?
Holmen Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin 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 Holmen School District?
Besides Holmen Middle, Holmen School District also operates Holmen High (1,242 students), Prairie View Elementary (466 students), and Sand Lake Elementary (363 students). See the Holmen School District district page for the complete list.
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