Enrollment
176
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holmen, WI
Holmen Public Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Holmen Public Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550654000709
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmen Public Preschool earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Holmen · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmen Public Preschool has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmen Public Preschool ranks #3 of 3 schools in Holmen, WI.
School address
District: Holmen School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550654000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holmen Public Preschool compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holmen Public Preschool
Holmen Public Preschool is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Holmen, Wisconsin, enrolling 176 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 53% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #212, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Among Holmen's public schools, it stands alongside Prairie View Elementary (466 students): Holmen Public Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 12.9:1).
Holmen School District also operates Holmen High (1,242 students) and Holmen Middle (868 students) alongside Holmen Public Preschool.
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 Public Preschool compares
Holmen Public Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 53% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 79.5%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Holmen Public Preschool is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holmen School District, which includes Holmen Public Preschool.
$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 Public Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viking Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmen Public Preschool'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
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Holmen
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~176 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Holmen Public Preschool
How many students attend Holmen Public Preschool?
Holmen Public Preschool has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holmen, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmen Public Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmen Public Preschool is 22:1, which is 53% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holmen Public Preschool?
20.2% of students at Holmen Public Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmen Public Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Holmen Public Preschool is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Holmen, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmen Public Preschool?
Holmen Public Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Holmen Public Preschool rank among schools in Holmen?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmen Public Preschool ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Holmen on the city page.
Is Holmen Public Preschool a good school?
Holmen Public Preschool earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin 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 Holmen School District?
Besides Holmen Public Preschool, Holmen School District also operates Holmen High (1,242 students), Holmen Middle (868 students), and Prairie View Elementary (466 students). See the Holmen School District district page for the complete list.
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