- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holton, KS
Holton High
Federal NCES profile for Holton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200738000657
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holton High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Holton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Holton High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holton High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Holton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Holton High held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 200738000657 · Holton, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 13.4:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Holton Elementary School (511 students)
Holton High held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Holton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holton Element
Holton Elementary School
511 students
- This school
Holton High
335 students
- Holton Middle
Holton Middle
220 students
- Fresh Start (V 1
Fresh Start (Virtual)
1 students
What this shows Holton High reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holton High compares
Holton High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 33% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Kansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Holton High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Elementary School | Larger | Higher 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 High'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
Nationwide high 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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holton High
How many students attend Holton High?
Holton High has 335 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Holton High is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 High?
28.5% of students at Holton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holton High?
The largest demographic group at Holton High is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Holton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holton High?
Holton High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 High rank among public schools in Holton?
By Resource Investment Index, Holton High ranks #2 of 5 public 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 public schools in Holton on the city page.
What other schools are in Holton?
Besides Holton High, Holton also operates Holton Elementary School (511 students), Holton Middle (220 students), and Fresh Start (Virtual) (1 students). See the Holton district page for the complete list.