Enrollment
297
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550318002368
Holum Education Center — Deforest, WI
Federal NCES profile for Holum Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: De Forest Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
2.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-93% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Holum Education Center reports 297 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 2.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 93% below the Wisconsin average and 95% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding De Forest Area School District spends $25,325 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.5% from local sources (property taxes), 37.8% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Holum Education Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 93% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 49% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 93% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$25,325
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 297 Top 49% in Wisconsin — larger than 51% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 2.6% -93% vs state
NCES ID 550318002368
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Forest Area School District, which includes Holum Education Center.
$25,325
Per student
+36%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 37.8%
Federal 7.7%
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.
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- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
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- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Holum Education Center
How many students attend Holum Education Center?
Holum Education Center has 297 students enrolled. It is a other school in DeForest, WI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holum Education Center?
2.6% of students at Holum Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holum Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Holum Education Center is White at 80.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in DeForest, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holum Education Center?
Holum Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.