- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holyoke, CO
Holyoke Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Holyoke Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080471006610
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holyoke Alternative School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Holyoke · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 19
- students enrolled
Holyoke Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holyoke Alternative School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Holyoke, CO.
School address
District: Holyoke School District No. Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080471006610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Holyoke Alternative School grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080471006610 · Holyoke, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 9.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Holyoke Elementary School (281 students)
Holyoke Alternative School grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Holyoke Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holyoke Elemen
Holyoke Elementary School
281 students
- Holyoke Senior
Holyoke Senior High School
212 students
- This school 19
Holyoke Alternative School
19 students
What this shows Holyoke Alternative School reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holyoke Alternative School compares
Holyoke Alternative School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 43% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 6% in Colorado - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.4%
White 31.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Holyoke Alternative School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Holyoke School District No. Re-1j reports $13,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holyoke Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holyoke Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holyoke Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holyoke Alternative School
How many students attend Holyoke Alternative School?
Holyoke Alternative School has 19 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Holyoke, CO. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Alternative School is 9.5:1, which is 43% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Holyoke, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holyoke Alternative School?
Holyoke Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Holyoke Alternative School rank among public schools in Holyoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Holyoke Alternative School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Holyoke, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Holyoke School District No. Re-1j?
Besides Holyoke Alternative School, Holyoke School District No. Re-1j also operates Holyoke Elementary School (281 students) and Holyoke Senior High School (212 students). See the Holyoke School District No. Re-1j district page for the complete list.