Enrollment
281
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holyoke, CO
Holyoke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holyoke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080471000683
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holyoke Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Holyoke · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holyoke Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holyoke Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Holyoke, CO.
School address
District: Holyoke School District No. Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080471000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holyoke Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holyoke Elementary School
Holyoke Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Holyoke, Colorado, enrolling 281 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 281 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (49%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Holyoke School District No. Re-1j also operates Holyoke Senior High School (212 students) and Holyoke Alternative School (19 students) alongside Holyoke Elementary 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 Holyoke Elementary School compares
Holyoke Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Colorado - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$13,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Holyoke Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holyoke School District No. Re-1j, which includes Holyoke Elementary School.
$13,349
Per student
-18%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Holyoke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holyoke Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holyoke Elementary 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
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holyoke Elementary School
How many students attend Holyoke Elementary School?
Holyoke Elementary School has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holyoke, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% 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 Holyoke Elementary School?
47.7% of students at Holyoke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holyoke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holyoke Elementary School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Holyoke, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holyoke Elementary School?
Holyoke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holyoke Elementary School rank among public schools in Holyoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Holyoke Elementary School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Holyoke on the city page.
Is Holyoke Elementary School a good school?
Holyoke Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado 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 Holyoke School District No. Re-1j?
Besides Holyoke Elementary School, Holyoke School District No. Re-1j also operates Holyoke Senior High School (212 students) and Holyoke Alternative School (19 students). See the Holyoke School District No. Re-1j district page for the complete list.
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