- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, MN
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for I.J. Holton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270345004638
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
I.J. Holton Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
I.J. Holton Intermediate School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, I.J. Holton Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Austin, MN.
School address
District: Austin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270345004638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
I.J. Holton Intermediate School shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 270345004638 · Austin, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 13.4:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Senior High (1,485 students)
I.J. Holton Intermediate School shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
I.J. Holton Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin Senior
Austin Senior High
1,485 students
- Ellis Middle
Ellis Middle
726 students
- This school
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
712 students
- Banfield Eleme 574
Banfield Elementary
574 students
- Southgate Elem 539
Southgate Elementary
539 students
- Sumner Element 387
Sumner Elementary
387 students
What this shows I.J. Holton Intermediate School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How I.J. Holton Intermediate School compares
I.J. Holton Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$15,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Asian 12.8%
African American 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, I.J. Holton Intermediate School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Public School District reports $15,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How I.J. Holton Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellis Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southgate Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to I.J. Holton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about I.J. Holton Intermediate School
How many students attend I.J. Holton Intermediate School?
I.J. Holton Intermediate School has 712 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at I.J. Holton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at I.J. Holton Intermediate School is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 I.J. Holton Intermediate School?
58.2% of students at I.J. Holton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of I.J. Holton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at I.J. Holton Intermediate School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Austin, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for I.J. Holton Intermediate School?
I.J. Holton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 I.J. Holton Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, I.J. Holton Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Austin, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Public School District?
Besides I.J. Holton Intermediate School, Austin Public School District also operates Austin Senior High (1,485 students), Ellis Middle (726 students), and Banfield Elementary (574 students). See the Austin Public School District district page for the complete list.