Enrollment
448
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuscaloosa, AL
Holt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010339001272
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holt Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Holt Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holt Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339001272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holt Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holt Elementary School
Holt Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, enrolling 448 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 83.8% of students qualify for free meals, 43% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 255 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #133.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 448 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Tuscaloosa's public schools, it stands alongside Rock Quarry Elementary School (671 students): Holt Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 18.1:1).
Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students) and Hillcrest High School (1,434 students) alongside Holt Elementary School.
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 Holt Elementary School compares
Holt Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 43% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$11,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 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
African American 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
White 11.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Holt Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscaloosa County, which includes Holt Elementary School.
$11,186
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 58.1%
Federal 14.9%
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 Holt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Tuscaloosa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Standard public school
671 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Southview Elementary School
Standard public school
644 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
The Alberta School of Performing Arts
Standard public school
632 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Verner Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Taylorville Primary School
Standard public school
578 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
University Place Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holt Elementary School
How many students attend Holt Elementary School?
Holt Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holt Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holt Elementary School?
83.8% of students at Holt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holt Elementary School is African American at 59.2% of enrollment, in Tuscaloosa, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holt Elementary School?
Holt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Holt Elementary School rank among schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Holt Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Tuscaloosa, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tuscaloosa on the city page.
Is Holt Elementary School a good school?
Holt Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Holt Elementary School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.
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