Enrollment
713
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holt Junior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holt Junior High School
Holt Junior High School is a large middle school in Holt, Michigan, enrolling 713 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 713 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 432 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Senior High School (1,529 students) and Elliott Elementary School (457 students) alongside Holt Junior High 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 Junior High School compares
Holt Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holt Public Schools, which includes Holt Junior High School.
$13,182
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 62.9%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~713 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Holt Junior High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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