- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holton, KS
Holton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200738000654
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holton Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Holton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Holton Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Holton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Holton Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 200738000654 · Holton, KS Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 14.2:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Holton High (335 students)
Holton Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Holton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Holton Elementary School
511 students
- Holton High
Holton High
335 students
- Holton Middle
Holton Middle
220 students
- Fresh Start (V 1
Fresh Start (Virtual)
1 students
What this shows Holton Elementary School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holton Elementary School compares
Holton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 1% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,068
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Holton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Holton reports $17,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holton High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fresh Start (Virtual) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 96/100
Similar other schools in Holton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holton Elementary School
How many students attend Holton Elementary School?
Holton Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holton Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holton Elementary School?
43.1% of students at Holton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holton Elementary School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Holton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holton Elementary School?
Holton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Holton Elementary School rank among schools in Holton?
By Resource Investment Index, Holton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Holton, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holton on the city page.
What other schools are in Holton?
Besides Holton Elementary School, Holton also operates Holton High (335 students), Holton Middle (220 students), and Fresh Start (Virtual) (1 students). See the Holton district page for the complete list.