- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Holton Elementary School shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 261851005535 · Holton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 13:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Holton High School (224 students)
Holton Elementary School shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Holton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Holton Elementary School
338 students
- Holton High Sc
Holton High School
224 students
- Holton Middle
Holton Middle School
173 students
- Holton Virtual 40
Holton Virtual Academy
40 students
What this shows Holton Elementary School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holton Elementary School compares
Holton Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,458
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
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.
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
District finance for Holton Public Schools reports $15,458 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 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
- 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.
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 (~338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.