- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holt, MI
Holt Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Holt Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261848001651
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holt Junior High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Holt · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Holt Junior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holt Junior High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Holt, MI.
School address
District: Holt Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261848001651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Holt Junior High School shrank from 781 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 261848001651 · Holt, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 15.8:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Holt Senior High School (1,529 students)
Holt Junior High School shrank from 781 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Holt Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holt Senior Hi
Holt Senior High School
1,529 students
- This school
Holt Junior High School
713 students
- Elliott Elemen 457
Elliott Elementary School
457 students
- Wilcox Element 413
Wilcox Elementary School
413 students
- Dimondale Elem 381
Dimondale Elementary School
381 students
- Horizon Elemen 354
Horizon Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Holt Junior High School reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holt Junior High School compares
Holt Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.1%
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
$15,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Holt Junior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Holt Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holt Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elliott Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilcox Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimondale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holt Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holt Junior High School
How many students attend Holt Junior High School?
Holt Junior High School has 713 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holt, MI. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holt Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holt Junior High School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Holt Junior High School?
47.0% of students at Holt Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holt Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Holt Junior High School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Holt, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holt Junior High School?
Holt Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Holt Junior High School rank among public schools in Holt?
By Resource Investment Index, Holt Junior High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Holt, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holt on the city page.
What other schools are in Holt Public Schools?
Besides Holt Junior High School, Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Senior High School (1,529 students), Elliott Elementary School (457 students), and Wilcox Elementary School (413 students). See the Holt Public Schools district page for the complete list.