- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winder, GA
Holsenbeck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holsenbeck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130029000172
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holsenbeck Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Winder · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Holsenbeck Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holsenbeck Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Winder, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Holsenbeck Elementary School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.2 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 130029000172 · Winder, GA Other · MID · TRAD
813 enr · 14.5:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Apalachee High School (1,949 students)
Holsenbeck Elementary School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.2 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Holsenbeck Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apalachee High
Apalachee High School
1,949 students
- Winder-Barrow
Winder-Barrow High School
1,869 students
- Russell Middle
Russell Middle School
973 students
- Haymon-Morris
Haymon-Morris Middle School
973 students
- Barrow Arts an
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
967 students
- This school
Holsenbeck Elementary School
813 students
What this shows Holsenbeck Elementary School reports 813 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holsenbeck Elementary School compares
Holsenbeck Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Georgia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 813 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Holsenbeck Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barrow County reports $12,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holsenbeck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winder-Barrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holsenbeck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Winder
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Standard public school
967 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Yargo Elementary School
Standard public school
782 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Winder Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
County Line Elementary School
Standard public school
573 students 12.2:1 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 (~813 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holsenbeck Elementary School
How many students attend Holsenbeck Elementary School?
Holsenbeck Elementary School has 813 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winder, GA. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holsenbeck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holsenbeck Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holsenbeck Elementary School?
41.2% of students at Holsenbeck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holsenbeck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holsenbeck Elementary School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Winder, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holsenbeck Elementary School?
Holsenbeck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Holsenbeck Elementary School rank among schools in Winder?
By Resource Investment Index, Holsenbeck Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Winder, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winder on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrow County?
Besides Holsenbeck Elementary School, Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students), Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students), and Russell Middle School (973 students). See the Barrow County district page for the complete list.