- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atkinson, NE
West Holt High School
Federal NCES profile for West Holt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310017202008
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Holt High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Atkinson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Holt High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Holt High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Atkinson, NE.
School address
District: West Holt Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310017202008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
West Holt High School shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 310017202008 · Atkinson, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 10.4:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Atkinson Elementary School (189 students)
West Holt High School shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
West Holt High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Holt High School
208 students
- Atkinson Eleme
Atkinson Elementary School
189 students
- West Holt Litt 31
West Holt Little Paws Preschool
31 students
What this shows West Holt High School reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Holt High School compares
West Holt High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▲ 2% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 26% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, West Holt High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for West Holt Public Schools reports $17,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Holt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Holt Little Paws Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Holt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Holt High School
How many students attend West Holt High School?
West Holt High School has 208 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atkinson, NE. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Holt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Holt High School is 10.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 34% 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 West Holt High School?
31.6% of students at West Holt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Holt High School?
The largest demographic group at West Holt High School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Atkinson, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Holt High School?
West Holt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 West Holt High School rank among schools in Atkinson?
By Resource Investment Index, West Holt High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Atkinson, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Holt Public Schools?
Besides West Holt High School, West Holt Public Schools also operates Atkinson Elementary School (189 students) and West Holt Little Paws Preschool (31 students). See the West Holt Public Schools district page for the complete list.