Enrollment
555
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Deatsville, AL
Holtville High School
Federal NCES profile for Holtville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010129000465
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holtville High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Deatsville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Holtville High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holtville High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Deatsville, AL.
School address
District: Elmore County · Alabama
NCES ID 010129000465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holtville High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holtville High School
Holtville High School is a mid-sized high school in Deatsville, Alabama, enrolling 555 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 555 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 402 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #377, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 555 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Deatsville's high schools, it stands alongside Marbury High School (626 students): Holtville High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 20.2:1).
Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students) and Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students) alongside Holtville High 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 Holtville High School compares
Holtville High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$10,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 89.9%
African American 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Holtville High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmore County, which includes Holtville High School.
$10,381
Per student
-17%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 56.6%
Federal 18.4%
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 Holtville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanhope Elmore High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holtville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holtville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Deatsville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holtville High School
How many students attend Holtville High School?
Holtville High School has 555 students enrolled. It is a high school in Deatsville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holtville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holtville High School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holtville High School?
45.5% of students at Holtville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holtville High School?
The largest demographic group at Holtville High School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Deatsville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holtville High School?
Holtville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holtville High School rank among public schools in Deatsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Holtville High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Deatsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Deatsville on the city page.
Is Holtville High School a good school?
Holtville High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama 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 Elmore County?
Besides Holtville High School, Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students), Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students), and Millbrook Middle School (1,071 students). See the Elmore County district page for the complete list.
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