Enrollment
19
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080471006610
Holyoke Alternative School — Holyoke, CO
Federal NCES profile for Holyoke Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Holyoke School District No. Re-1j · Colorado
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.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holyoke Alternative School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Holyoke Alternative School reports 19 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Holyoke School District No. Re-1j spends $19,701 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.4% from local sources (property taxes), 52.9% from the state, and 8.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Holyoke Alternative School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 2% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Colorado — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,701
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 19 Top 2% in Colorado — larger than 98% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080471006610
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.4%
White 31.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holyoke School District No. Re-1j, which includes Holyoke Alternative School.
$19,701
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 52.9%
Federal 8.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
Similar other schools in Holyoke
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Holyoke Alternative School
How many students attend Holyoke Alternative School?
Holyoke Alternative School has 19 students enrolled. It is a other school in HOLYOKE, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Alternative School is 11:1, which is 35% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holyoke Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Holyoke Alternative School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.4%. The school serves a student body in HOLYOKE, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holyoke Alternative School?
Holyoke Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.