- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Falls, IA
Holmes Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190651000224
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes Junior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Cedar Falls · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmes Junior High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Junior High School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Cedar Falls, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Falls Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190651000224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Holmes Junior High School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 190651000224 · Cedar Falls, IA Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 13.7:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Falls High School (1,333 students)
Holmes Junior High School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Holmes Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Falls Hi
Cedar Falls High School
1,333 students
- Peet Junior Hi
Peet Junior High School
695 students
- This school
Holmes Junior High School
628 students
- Helen a Hansen
Helen a Hansen Elementary School
569 students
- Southdale Elem
Southdale Elementary School
539 students
- Bess Streeter 472
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
472 students
What this shows Holmes Junior High School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmes Junior High School compares
Holmes Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$11,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Holmes Junior High School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Falls Comm School District reports $11,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holmes Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peet Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen a Hansen Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmes Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Cedar Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peet Junior High School
Standard public school
695 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Helen a Hansen Elementary School
Standard public school
569 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Southdale Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holmes Junior High School
How many students attend Holmes Junior High School?
Holmes Junior High School has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Falls, IA. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Junior High School is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Holmes Junior High School?
24.7% of students at Holmes Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Holmes Junior High School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Cedar Falls, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes Junior High School?
Holmes Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holmes Junior High School rank among schools in Cedar Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Junior High School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Cedar Falls, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Falls Comm School District?
Besides Holmes Junior High School, Cedar Falls Comm School District also operates Cedar Falls High School (1,333 students), Peet Junior High School (695 students), and Helen a Hansen Elementary School (569 students). See the Cedar Falls Comm School District district page for the complete list.