- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holton, KS
Holton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Holton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200738000656
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holton Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Holton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Holton Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holton Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Holton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Holton Middle held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 200738000656 · Holton, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 11.6:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Holton Elementary School (511 students)
Holton Middle held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Holton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holton Element
Holton Elementary School
511 students
- Holton High
Holton High
335 students
- This school
Holton Middle
220 students
- Fresh Start (V 1
Fresh Start (Virtual)
1 students
What this shows Holton Middle reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holton Middle compares
Holton Middle 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Kansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$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 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Holton Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fresh Start (Virtual) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 96/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holton Middle
How many students attend Holton Middle?
Holton Middle has 220 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Holton Middle is 11.6:1, which is 16% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 26% 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 Middle?
38.3% of students at Holton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Holton Middle is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Holton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holton Middle?
Holton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Holton?
By Resource Investment Index, Holton Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, Holton also operates Holton Elementary School (511 students), Holton High (335 students), and Fresh Start (Virtual) (1 students). See the Holton district page for the complete list.