- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayetteville, AR
Holt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Holt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050612000863
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holt Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holt Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holt Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR.
School address
District: Fayetteville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050612000863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Holt Middle School shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 050612000863 · Fayetteville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 15.4:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students)
Holt Middle School shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Holt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School East
2,588 students
- Woodland Junio 765
Woodland Junior High School
765 students
- Ramay Junior H 761
Ramay Junior High School
761 students
- Mcnair Middle 670
Mcnair Middle School
670 students
- Owl Creek Scho 619
Owl Creek School
619 students
- This school 463
Holt Middle School
463 students
What this shows Holt Middle School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holt Middle School compares
Holt Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Holt Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayetteville School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville High School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramay Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnair Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owl Creek School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holt Middle School
How many students attend Holt Middle School?
Holt Middle School has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayetteville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holt Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holt Middle School?
37.7% of students at Holt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Holt Middle School is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holt Middle School?
Holt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Holt Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayetteville School District?
Besides Holt Middle School, Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students), Woodland Junior High School (765 students), and Ramay Junior High School (761 students). See the Fayetteville School District district page for the complete list.