Enrollment
338
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holton, MI
Holton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261851005535
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holton Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Holton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Holton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Holton, MI.
School address
District: Holton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261851005535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holton Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holton Elementary School
Holton Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Holton, Michigan, enrolling 338 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 482 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #38, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Holton's public schools, it stands alongside Holton Virtual Academy (40 students): Holton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Holton Public Schools also operates Holton High School (224 students) and Holton Middle School (173 students) alongside Holton 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 Holton Elementary School compares
Holton Elementary 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$14,184
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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
White 90.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Holton Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holton Public Schools, which includes Holton Elementary School.
$14,184
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 Holton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holton High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holton Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Holton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~338 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Holton Elementary School
How many students attend Holton Elementary School?
Holton Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holton Elementary School is 13:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% lower 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 Holton Elementary School?
75.3% of students at Holton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holton Elementary School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Holton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holton Elementary School?
Holton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holton Elementary School rank among public schools in Holton?
By Resource Investment Index, Holton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Holton, 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 Holton on the city page.
Is Holton Elementary School a good school?
Holton Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of 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 Holton Public Schools?
Besides Holton Elementary School, Holton Public Schools also operates Holton High School (224 students), Holton Middle School (173 students), and Holton Virtual Academy (40 students). See the Holton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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