- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Holyoke Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080471000683 · Holyoke, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 12.8:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Holyoke Senior High School (212 students)
Holyoke Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Holyoke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Holyoke Elementary School
281 students
- Holyoke Senior
Holyoke Senior High School
212 students
- Holyoke Altern 19
Holyoke Alternative School
19 students
What this shows Holyoke Elementary School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holyoke Elementary School compares
Holyoke Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,779
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
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.
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
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 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
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~281 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.